Mark Philippoussis- Former Tennis Player (In a Nutshell)
Mark Philippoussis was born in Australia on November 7th, 1976.
His highest ranking was No. 8 on April 19th, 1999.
He retired from tennis in 2006.
“If you told me as a ten-year-old kid, loving tennis as I did, that I’d be plagued by injuries and have to finish early I’d still have chosen this life.”- Mark Philippoussis
Mark Philippoussis- Former Tennis Player (Nitty Gritty)
“When I stepped out there on the court and played, I wasn’t intimidated by anyone. I feel like I could go out there and beat anyone in the world on any given day.”- Mark Philippoussis
“Growing up in the public eye isn’t easy.”- Mark Philippoussis
“Tennis is a beautiful sport but it’s also a sport where you get thrown out there into the world and it’s on an international level. As an athlete and as a human being you’re learning. You’re a kid.”- Mark Philippoussis
Mark Philippoussis- Former Tennis Player (What set him apart)
“When I was on the court, I played. When I trained, I trained hard. But as soon as that thing was over, I switched off and enjoyed my life.”- Mark Philippoussis
“When I stepped on the court, I expected to win, no matter who I played against.”- Mark Philippoussis
“Money came in left, right and centre; you just thought that how it was for everyone and that’s how it will always be.”- Mark Philippoussis
Mark Philippoussis- Former Tennis Player (Final Thoughts)
“I won 11 titles but yeah, no Slam. Am I proud? Yes. Am I also disappointed? Yes. But a couple of times I was unlucky.”- Mark Philippoussis
“Generally, what I miss about tennis now is playing against the guys on the big stadiums courts where the crowd are going nuts and roaring like crazy.”- Mark Philippoussis
