Mark Philippoussis
Mark Philippoussis
Mark Anthony Philippoussisis an Australian tennis player of Greek and Italian descent. He turned professional in 1994. His greatest achievements are winning two Davis Cup titles with Australia in 1999 and 2003, winning the deciding rubber in the final of each. He also reached the finals of the 1998 US Open and the 2003 Wimbledon tournaments, losing to countryman Pat Rafter and Swiss Roger Federer respectively. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 8...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth7 November 1976
CityMelbourne, Australia
It definitely makes me feel very good, it's pretty much been the hard work I've been putting in and it's paying off. Everything's starting to come now and I know that, so I just need to be patient and keep working at it. If I keep working the way I am then the results will come.
I'm definitely going to hold that trophy up before I retire, that's for sure
I'm definitely confident. I will go out and give it my all. It's all I can ask of myself and I have another couple of days to get ready.
I'm definitely confident. I will go out and give it my all.
It's not like I've got too much pride to play Challengers, ... It's all mental. I've been working hard off the court, very hard. Definitely lacking confidence. It's definitely what I'm lacking.
Even off my first serves, he was hitting really deep at my feet. He kept the pressure up the whole time -- I was running behind the whole time,
We have got to think about coming back at the end of the year and trying to win that match and get back in the World Group for the following year,
Obviously, I'll do whatever it takes to get back,
This win is a result of all the hard work I've been putting in. If I stay patient and keep working, I know the results will come.
I was excited because I've never shared a room with somebody.
I was ready for today and I wanted to play today but it just didn't happen. Of course you feel gutted,
I was trying. I went out there and gave it everything.
It can only get better and things can't happen overnight, the only thing I can do is just keep working hard and I know it's going to happen.
I think with Lopez playing in his first Davis Cup tie, it's a bit tough for him to come out and expect him to play under a lot of pressure,