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| Country |  Australia |
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Date of birth | November 7, 1976 | |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria, Australia | |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (195 cm) | |
| Weight | 235 lbs (106 kg) | |
| Turned pro | 1994 | |
| Plays | Right-handed | |
| Career prize money | $6,953,757 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record: | 313-201 | |
| Career titles: | 11 | |
| Highest ranking: | 8 (April 19, 1999) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | 4r (1996,1999,2000,2004) | |
| French Open | 4r (1997,2000) | |
| Wimbledon | F (2003) | |
| US Open | F (1998) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record: | 98-72 | |
| Career titles: | 3 | |
| Highest ranking: | 18 (August 11, 1997) | |
Mark Anthony Philippoussis (born November 7, 1976) is an Australian tennis player. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Williamstown ( is one of the oldest suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) He turned professional in 1994. His father is Greek, whilst his mother is of Italian ancestry [1] and he is well known for his powerful physique, standing at 6 ft 5 inches and weighing 106 kilograms. He has also had a minor career in modeling and was featured in the American reality television dating show Age of Love. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary Age of Love was an American reality TV dating series that features then-30-year-old Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis as he [2] His nicknames include: "The Poo" (Short for Philippoussis), Scud and Flip.
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Biography
Early career
Philippoussis was born in Melbourne and educated at Wesley College. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 Wesley College Melbourne is an independent, co-educational Day school in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Coached by his father, Nick Philippoussis, the right-hander has played tennis since he was six years of age. He was briefly coached by former 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash during his junior years, which ended in an acrimonious split. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Patrick Hart "Pat" Cash (born May 27, 1965, in Melbourne, Victoria) is a former professional Tennis player from Australia
In 1994, he finished third in single ranking for juniors. Philippoussis also finished as junior doubles champion with Ben Ellwood in Australia, Wimbledon, and Italy. He turned professional in 1994.
In 1995, at the age of 19, he was the youngest player in the year-end top 50. In 1996, he reached the 4th round of the Australian Open upsetting Pete Sampras in the 3rd round and in doubles with Patrick Rafter. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972 is a retired Australian former World No On May 25, 1997, he recorded a personal best 229. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar 0 km/h (142. (For the South African airport with IATA code "KMH" see Johan Pienaar Airport. 3 mph) serve in a game he lost to Albert Costa. Albert Costa Casals (born June 25 1975 in Lleida) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain. During the height of his career, Mark was known as having one of the fastest services in the game.
Rise to top 10
At the 1998 U.S. Open, Philippoussis reached his first Grand Slam final, losing to fellow Australian Patrick Rafter. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972 is a retired Australian former World No
On March 29, 1999, Philippoussis entered the top 10 for the first time and stayed there for 10 weeks. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) He advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 1999 for the second straight year, where he retired in the second set against World No. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious 1 Pete Sampras after having won the first set. Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No During that match, Philippoussis suffered a moderate cartilage tear in his left knee and underwent arthroscopic surgery four days later. Cartilage is a type of dense Connective tissue. It is composed of specialized cells called chondrocytes that produce a large amount of extracellular matrix Sampras later remarked that he "dodged a bullet out there. " Philippoussis returned to professional tennis seven weeks later in Indianapolis, Indiana and lost his second round match after receiving a bye in the first round. The Indianapolis Tennis Championships (formerly known as the RCA Championships) is an annual men's tennis tournament played in Indianapolis as part of the He did not play again until October in Singapore, where he again lost in the second round. Singapore He finished 1999 at World No. 19.
2000 was the fourth consecutive year in which Philippoussis finished in the top 20, at World No. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. 11. He reached the fourth round at the Australian Open, losing to eventual champion Andre Agassi. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments He defeated Sampras, then the World No. 2, 8–6 in the fifth set at the French Open in a first round match but lost in the fourth round to Juan Carlos Ferrero. The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (born February 12 1980) or JCF is a former World No For the third consecutive year, he made it to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, losing again to Agassi. He appeared in his second Olympic Games in Sydney, losing in the third round to eventual gold medalist Yevgeny Kafelnikov. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Kafelnikov (born 18 February 1974 Евгений Александрович Кафельников) is a former World No
Philippoussis finished 2002 in the top 100 (seventh time in eight years), despite not winning a title. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. He moved from Miami to the San Diego, California area in September 2002. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
Davis Cup
Philippoussis has always claimed to be proud of representing his country in Davis Cup, but personal differences with John Newcombe and Tony Roche interfered with his commitment early in his career. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis. John David Newcombe AO OBE (born 23 May 1944 in Sydney Australia) is a former World No See also Tony Roche (writer Anthony "Tony" Dalton Roche (born May 17, 1945) is a former professional Australian tennis player Despite several highly publicised feuds, Mark played a large part in giving Australia their 27th Davis Cup triumph - second only to the United States with 31 - but it was their first since 1986. In 1999 Mark defeated Cedric Pioline, 6–3, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2 in front of a boisterous French crowd in Nice.
Injuries plagued Mark's availability for Davis cup and was the cause of a public rift between team-mates Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. Rafter publicly accused Philippoussis of 'jerking' the team around after he withdrew from a Davis Cup tie in late 2000. Philippoussis said Rafter was 'ill-informed' and upset by the lack of support and understanding from his team-mates.
Knee surgeries forced Philippoussis out of Davis Cup till February 2003. By then Pat Rafter had retired, and John Fitzgerald and Wally Masur were the new Davis Cup captain and coach. The impact of these changes was instantly recognised as team harmony was at its highest throughout the year. Mark Philippoussis once again sealed victory for Australia in the Melbourne Final against Spain. Mark beat Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero in a 7–5 6–3 1–6 2–6 6–0 battle. Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (born February 12 1980) or JCF is a former World No Mark suffered a pectoral tear at the end of the second set which caused him to lose the third and fourth sets. Displaying spectacular courage, Mark regrouped in the fifth set, and in immense pain, trounced Ferrero 6–0.
2003 comeback
After three knee operations and a protracted comeback, Philippoussis avowed a new seriousness to his sport. He made himself available regularly for Davis Cup, hired a new physical trainer, and took up surfing as his new recreation. Surfing is a surface water sport in which the participant is carried along the face of a breaking wave, most commonly using a Surfboard, although wave-riders It seemed to work, as he made the 2003 Wimbledon final, finally losing to Roger Federer 6–7(5/7), 2–6, 6–7(3/7) [1]. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No
During a 2003 Wimbledon tennis match against Andre Agassi (6–3, 2–6, 6–7 (4–7), 6–3, 6–4), he set a new Australian tennis record of 46 aces served in a match, three aces short of the overall ATP Tour record then held by Richard Krajicek. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970 is a former World No 1 professional American Tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP was formed in 1972 to protect the interests of male professional Tennis players Richard Peter Stanislav Krajicek (born December 6 1971 is a Dutch former professional Tennis player
Philippoussis broke a two year singles title drought by winning the Shanghai Open in 2003. On November 30, 2003, he defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain to win the fourth match of the Davis Cup final in Melbourne, securing the title for Australia. Juan Carlos Ferrero Donat (born February 12 1980) or JCF is a former World No Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 This victory in front of his home crowd won him a place in the affections of the Australian sporting public which some of his behaviour in earlier years — including inconsistent Davis Cup appearances — had put in jeopardy.
Fall from grace
The honeymoon period with the Australian public, however, did not last. 2004 proved a disastrous year in terms of his tennis career and public profile. After shouldering most of the blame for losing Australia's Davis Cup tie with Sweden with an unexpected below par performance, Philippoussis struggled through to the Wimbledon fourth round in June 2004. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis.
From Wimbledon in June until the end of the season in October, he failed to win a single ATP tennis match and finished with one of his lowest ever rankings since turning professional in 1994.
In October 2004, a much publicized affair with Delta Goodrem had soured and seriously damaged his standing after newspapers alleged that he had dated Paris Hilton while with Goodrem. Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984 is a multi ARIA Award winning Australian Singer-songwriter, Pianist and Logie Award winning In March 2005, he became engaged to Miami-born actress and model Alexis Barbara. The Age reported the pair had split in July 2006, but Philippoussis has denied this to Australian tabloid New Idea; they did split some time before he began filming Age of Love. The Age is a Broadsheet daily Newspaper, which has been published in Melbourne, Australia since 1854
He confirmed to Sydney's Daily Telegraph on August 23, 2006, that he "parted ways with" his father as his coach and rehired Peter McNamara in an attempt to revive his career. Peter McNamara (born 5 July 1955, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is a retired Australian Tennis player. [3]
2006 return
After some controversy over his wildcard selection firstly after a disappointing 2006 Australian Open, Philippoussis made more headlines when he again earned entry into the 2006 Wimbledon. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious He was defeated in the 2nd round.
Leading into the Campbell's Hall of Fame Championships as a wildcard, his record was a modest 6–7. He had a fantastic run in the tournament, getting all the way to the final, where he defeated Justin Gimelstob in straight sets to claim his first title in almost three years. Justin Gimelstob (b 26 January 1977 in Livingston New Jersey) is a retired American Tennis player.
Philippoussis, currently ranked #114, lost to Rafael Nadal as a wildcard entry in the 1st round of the 2006 US Open. Rafael Nadal Parera (rafaˈel naˈðal (born June 3 1986 is a Spanish professional Tennis player who has been ranked World No
The Australian Davis Cup team lost against Argentina in an unpredictable 5–0. On September 22nd Philippoussis was defeated by David Nalbandian 6–4 6–3 6–3, in the first match of the series.
Philippoussis has played in a series of Challenger tournaments since the Davis Cup semifinals. Philippoussis won the Calabasas tournament, defeating Amer Delic 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–4), 6–3 in the final. Amer Delic (born on June 30 1982, name originally spelled Delić is a Bosnian - American professional Tennis player
2007-2008
Philippoussis beat Russian Dmitry Tursunov 6–4 7–6 at the 2007 Hopman Cup. Dmitry Igorevich Tursunov ( Russian: Дми́трий И́горевич Турсу́нов ( (born December 12, 1982 in Moscow The 2007 Hopman Cup corresponds to the nineteenth edition of the Hopman Cup tournament between nations in men's and women's tennis However, during his second match against Jerome Haehnel, he was forced to retire after hyperextending his knee. Jérôme Haehnel (born July 14, 1980 in Mulhouse) is a Tennis player who defeated Andre Agassi in the first round of the [2] An MRI showed that he had torn cartilage in his knee, forcing him to miss the Australian Open. The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year
Philippoussis turned 31 years old on November 7, 2007. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He has acquired a protected ranking of 119 in the world and is allowed to use that ranking for entry into eight tournaments. Tennis Australia, not being happy with his lack of match play and unwillingness to play the Australian Open wildcard playoff, told him that he will not be given any special treatment and will have to earn his wildcard. Tennis Australia is the governing body for the sport of Tennis in Australia. This forced him to use one of his protected ranking tournament entries.
In his first match of the Australian Open Wildcard playoff the Scud was drawn against reigning Australian Open juniors champion Brydan Klein and had a fiery contest. Brydan Klein is an Australian professional Tennis player He prefers to play on a fast surface such as grass or hard. After a remark from Klein, Philippoussis was quoted as saying, "You say that to me again and you're in trouble; you're not playing juniors anymore. " Mark came out the victor in straight sets 6–3 7–5 and thus began his comeback in good form. Mark Philippoussis then lost his second match back to Samuel Groth 6–4 6–3, but due to other players' injuries, the Scud advanced to the quarterfinals where he was to play Rameez Junaid. Samuel Groth (born October 19, 1987 in Narrandera) is a professional Australian Tennis player However, due to another knee injury requiring surgery, Philippoussis was unable to play.
In February, 2008, media attention again turned to Philippoussis's love life, as reports surfaced that the good-looking sports star had begun dating Siobhan Parekh - a Sydney-based model who won FHM's Girl Next Door competition two years ago.
After bouncing out of his reality TV relationship with Age of Love winner Amanda Salinas in late 2007, Philippoussis reportedly started dating the gorgeous model in January. Age of Love was an American reality TV dating series that features then-30-year-old Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis as he [4]
Career statistics
Grand Slam finals
Singles
Runner-ups (2)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1998 | U.S. Open |  Patrick Rafter |
6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2003 | Wimbledon |  Roger Federer |
7–6(5), 6–2, 7–6(3) |
Masters Series finals
Singles
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1999 | Indian Wells |  Carlos Moyà |
5–7, 6–4, 6–4, 4–6, 6–2 |
Runner-ups (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 2000 | Paris |  Marat Safin |
3–6, 7–6, 6–4, 3–6, 7–6 |
All finals
Singles
Wins (11)
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| No. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972 is a retired Australian former World No Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The BNP Paribas Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. Marat Mikhailovich Safin (Марат Мөбин улы Сафин Marat Möbin ulı Safin Мара́т Миха́йлович (Муби́нович Са́фин /mɑ | Date of Final | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 14 October 1996 | Toulouse, France | Hard |  Magnus Larsson |
6–1, 5–7, 6–4 |
| 2. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Adidas Open de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (named Grand Prix de Tennis de Toulouse until 1999) was an annual men's tennis tournament played in Toulouse This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Per Henrik Magnus Larsson (born March 25, 1970 in Olofström, Blekinge, Sweden) is a former professional Tennis player | 3 March 1997 | Scottsdale, U.S. | Hard |  Richie Reneberg |
6–4, 7–6(4) |
| 3. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Tennis Channel Open is a Tennis tournament on the ATP International Series which was held for the first time in Las Vegas Nevada from The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Richey Reneberg (born October 5, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona) was an American professional male Tennis player | 28 April 1997 | Munich, Germany | Clay | Alex Corretja |
7–6(3), 1–6, 6–4 |
| 4. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The BMW Open is a Tennis Tournament held in Munich, Germany. Held since 1974, the tournament is played on outdoor Clay courts Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Àlex Corretja Verdegay (born April 11 1974 in Barcelona, Spain) is a former professional Tennis player from Spain | 9 June 1997 | London, England | Grass |  Goran Ivanišević |
7–5, 6–3 |
| 5. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Queen's Club Championships is an annual tournament for male Tennis players held on grass courts at the Queen's Club in West Kensington England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Goran Šimun Ivanišević ( ɡǒran iʋanǐːʃɛʋiʨ born in Split, Croatia, Yugoslavia on September 13 1971 is a former professional Tennis | 16 February 1998 | Memphis, U. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup are Tennis Tournaments held in Memphis Tennessee. S. | Hard | Michael Chang |
6–3 6–2 |
| 6. Michael Te-Pei Chang ( Chinese: 張[[wikt 德|德]] 培; Pinyin: Zhāng Dépéi born February 22, 1972, in Hoboken | 8 February 1999 | San José, U. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The SAP Open is a men's Tennis tournament held annually in San Jose California. S. | Hard |  Cecil Mamiit |
6–3, 6–2 |
| 7. Cecil Mamiit (born June 27, 1976 in Los Angeles California) is a Tennis player from the United States who now represents the | 8 March 1999 | Indian Wells, U. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Indian Wells Masters is an annual Tennis tournament held in the small city of Indian Wells, California. S. | Hard | Carlos Moyà |
5–7, 6–4, 6–4, 4–6, 6–2 |
| 8. Carlos Moyà Llompart (born August 27 1976) also known as Carles Moyà, Carlos Moyá and Carlos Moya, is a former world number | 7 February 2000 | San José, U. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. S. | Hard | Mikael Tillström |
7–5, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 9. Mikael Tillström (born March 5, 1972 in Jönköping) is a former Tennis player from Sweden, who turned professional in 1991 | 19 February 2001 | Memphis, U. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. S. | Hard |  Davide Sanguinetti |
6–3, 6–7(5) 6–3 |
| 10. Davide Sanguinetti (born August 25 1972) is an Italian former professional male Tennis player | 22 September 2003 | Shanghai, China | Hard |  Jiří Novák |
6–2, 6–1 |
| 11. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Jiří Novák ( pronounced) (born March 22, 1975) is a former Czech Tennis player who was born in Zlín, Czechoslovakia | 16 July 2006 | Newport, U. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. S. | Grass | Justin Gimelstob |
6–3, 7–5 |
Runner-ups (11)
| No. Justin Gimelstob (b 26 January 1977 in Livingston New Jersey) is a retired American Tennis player. | Date of Final | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 6 March 1995 | Scottsdale, U.S. | Hard | Jim Courier |
7–6(2), 6–4 |
| 2. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Tennis Channel Open is a Tennis tournament on the ATP International Series which was held for the first time in Las Vegas Nevada from The United States of America —commonly referred to as the James Spencer "Jim" Courier Jr (born August 17 1970 in Sanford Florida) is a former world number one professional Tennis player from the | 9 October 1995 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Carpet |  Marcelo Ríos |
7–6(6), 6–2 |
| 3. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Kuala Lumpur (ˈkwɑːləlʊmˈpʊər Malay /kwɑlɑlʊmpʊ/ and locally /kwɑləlʊmpɔ/ or even /kɔlɔmpɔ/ or often abbreviated as K For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Marcelo Andrés Ríos Mayorga (born December 26, 1975) is a former world number one Tennis player from Chile. | 16 October 1995 | Tokyo, Japan | Hard (i) | Michael Chang |
6–3, 6–4 |
| 4. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Michael Te-Pei Chang ( Chinese: 張[[wikt 德|德]] 培; Pinyin: Zhāng Dépéi born February 22, 1972, in Hoboken | 29 September 1997 | Toulouse, France | Hard (i) |  Nicholas Kiefer |
7–5, 5–7, 6–4 |
| 5. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Adidas Open de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (named Grand Prix de Tennis de Toulouse until 1999) was an annual men's tennis tournament played in Toulouse This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Nicolas Kiefer (born July 5, 1977 in Holzminden) is a Tennis player from Germany. | 6 October 1997 | Basel, Switzerland | Carpet |  Greg Rusedski |
6–3, 7–6(6), 7–6(3) |
| 6. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Davidoff Swiss Indoors (known as the Davidoff Swiss Indoors for sponsorship reasons is a professional Tennis tournament played on indoor Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Gregory "Greg" Rusedski (born September 6, 1973, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a former Canadian - British | 14 September 1998 | U.S. Open, New York | Hard | Patrick Rafter |
6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 7. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Patrick "Pat" Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972 is a retired Australian former World No | 9 October 2000 | Hong Kong | Hard | Nicholas Kiefer |
7–6(4), 2–6, 6–2 |
| 8. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Hong Kong Open is a defunct Tennis tournament that was held in Hong Kong on the ATP Tour from 1973-2002 | 20 November 2000 | Paris, France | Carpet | Marat Safin |
3–6, 7–6(7), 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(8) |
| 9. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The BNP Paribas Masters is an annual Tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. Marat Mikhailovich Safin (Марат Мөбин улы Сафин Marat Möbin ulı Safin Мара́т Миха́йлович (Муби́нович Са́фин /mɑ | 7 January 2002 | Adelaide, Australia | Hard | Tim Henman |
6–4, 6–7(6), 6–3 |
| 10. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Next Generation Adelaide International is a Tennis tournament that is part of the ATP International Series. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Timothy Henry "Tim" Henman OBE (born 6 September 1974) is a retired English Tennis player | 10 March 2003 | Scottsdale, U. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. S. | Hard | Lleyton Hewitt |
6–4, 6–4 |
| 11. Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No | 7 July 2003 | Wimbledon, London | Grass | Roger Federer |
7–6(5), 6–2, 7–6(3) |
Age of Love
Philippoussis stars as the bachelor in the reality television dating show Age of Love on the NBC television network, beginning 18 June, 2007. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Age of Love was an American reality TV dating series that features then-30-year-old Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis as he Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's A television network is a distribution network for Television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many Television stations Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries The show centres around women in or near their 40s and women in their 20s competing for his affection. At first this 6'5" heartthrob was shocked at the ages of the "Cougars" as the older women are called. The "Kittens", the younger women, seemed to be very cocky when they heard they were going against the older women. The final dates occurred in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia, including a date at Moonlit Sanctuary. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is a Biopark within the Pearcedale Conservation Park located at Pearcedale on the Mornington Peninsula In the end, Mark chose Amanda Salinas (the 25-year old Nashville Predators dancer) because it "wouldn't work out" with Jen, the 48-year old assistant to Jerry Buss. Gerald Hatten “Jerry” Buss (born in 1934 is an American professional Basketball team owner a former Real estate developer and a Poker player
Footnotes
- ^ AM Archive - Mark Philippoussis advances to Wimbledon final
- ^ NBC: Age of Love official site
- ^ Int.co.za
- ^ Scud scores new model babe. NEWS. com. au. Retrieved on Feb 6, 2008. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
External links
- ATP Tour profile for Mark Philippoussis
- AussieProfiles.com: Mark Philippoussis
- Flipfans.net: Mark philippoussis Fansite
- The Scud Zone : Founded in 1999 - Mark Philippoussis Fan site
- [[3] TheAge. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP was formed in 1972 to protect the interests of male professional Tennis players com. au - feature article
- [[4] Sport. Guardian. uk - Featuring biography of Mark Philippoussis
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