Mark Philippoussis

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Имя латиницей: Mark Anthony Philippoussis Дата и место рождения: 7 ноября 1976, Австралия Гражданство: Австралия Дебют: 1994 | рабочая рука: правая | бэкхенд: одноручный Рост: 195 | вес: 106 2007 IN REVIEW The Aussie veteran did not play a match on the ATP circuit after being sidelined with a right knee injury...Underwent right knee surgery on January 4 in Sydney to repair torn lateral meniscus, which he suffered in a Hopman Cup match one week earlier in Perth... Returned to action at Stanford Championships Oct. 18 in Dallas and played three matches in 30-over tournament...Posted a win over Petr Korda, lost to Wayne Ferreira, defeated Todd Martin and lost to John McEnroe for third place in the eight-man event... In 2008, will have a protected ATP Ranking of No. 112 and could use that for eight tournaments or nine months. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1994 – In doubles, won in Perth (w/Ellwood)… 1995 – Jumped from 307 to No. 32 and was youngest player (19) in year-end Top 50… 1996 – Reached 4th RD at Australian Open where he upset No. 1 Sampras in 3rd RD… Won his first ATP title in Toulouse (d. Larsson)… In doubles, advanced to SF at Wimbledon and U.S. Open (w/Rafter)… 1997 – Won a career-high three titles in five finals… On May 25, recorded a personal-best 142.3 mph (229 KmH) serve in three-set loss to A. Costa in final of Peugeot ATP Tour World Team Championship in Dusseldorf… 1998 – Won title in Memphis (d. Chang) and reached first Grand Slam final at U.S. Open (l. to Rafter)… Earned a career-high $1,272,620… 1999 – Won titles in San Jose (d. Mamiit) and AMS Indian Wells (d. Moya)… Broke into Top 10 for first time on Mar. 29 and stayed there for 11 weeks…Advanced to QF at Wimbledon for second straight year and retired in 2nd set against No. 1 Sampras after winning first set… Suffered a moderate cartilage tear in his left knee and underwent arthroscopic surgery on July 6… Returned seven weeks later in Indianapolis and lost in opening match… Did not play again until Oct. 12 in Singapore where he lost in 2nd RD…Reached at AMS Paris (d. Krajicek, Henman, l. to Agassi) and Stockholm…2000 – Successfully defended his title in San Jose (d. Tillstrom)… Advanced to SF at AMS Indian Wells… Defeated Sampras 8-6 in fifth set at Roland Garros en route to 4th RD (l. to Ferrero)… Made a third straight trip to QF at Wimbledon (l. to Agassi)… Appeared in second Olympics, losing in 3rd RD to eventual gold medalist Kafelnikov… Closed season with a runner-up effort at AMS Paris (d. Kafelnikov, Kuerten, l. to Safin)…Underwent left knee surgery on Dec. 20, 2000…2001 – In first tournament of the year, defeated Sanguinetti for Memphis title… Underwent left knee surgery again on Mar. 29 to repair torn ligaments… Missed next six months of season and returned on Sept. 26 in Hong Kong (l. to Schuettler in 2nd RD)… 2002 – Played only 14 tournaments during season after aggravating left knee injury at US Open on Aug. 27 (vs. Schalken)… Reached Adelaide final (l. to Henman)… Also reached doubles final (w/Henman)… At Roland Garros, came back from two sets down for first time in his career to defeat Varlet in 1st RD (l. to Moya in 2nd RD)… Reached 4th RD at Wimbledon (lost 4:11 five-set match vs. Krajicek)…Did not play after US Open… 2003 – Finished in Top 10 for first time in his career and as No. 1 Aussie for first time since 1995… Made fourth-biggest improvement (74 positions) from outside Top 50 previous year to Top 10 (since 1973) and won 24 more matches… Helped his country to Davis Cup title (vs. Spain) by clinching 3-1 victory with five-set verdict over Ferrero… Went 4-2 in Davis Cup singles during year and was undefeated in five-set matches (5-0)… Scottsdale finalist (l. to Hewitt)…Was unseeded at Wimbledon, but reached final by firing 178 aces during fortnight, including a career-high 46 in his five-set victory over Agassi in 4th RD… Rallied from two-set deficit in QF against Popp to win 8-6 in fifth set and beat Grosjean in SF in straight sets before losing to Federer 76 62 76… Reached Los Angeles