FORMER CHAMPION TO RETURN

DUlrich1227 · 05-19-05, 03:22 PM

Mark Philippoussis will launch his latest comeback at Queen's Club next month after being granted a wild-card entry to the Stella Artois Championships.

The Australian was champion at the event in 1997 and has confirmed his entry for the tournament which runs from June 6-12.

Injuries and a run of poor form have seen Philippoussis plummet from ninth to 185th in the world rankings since early 2004.

The 28-year-old, known by the nickname 'Scud', will face stiff competition in west London, with defending champion Andy Roddick, three-time winner Lleyton Hewitt, and Britons Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski also entered.

Philippoussis has refused a wild card to the French Open which begins in Paris on Monday.

Tommy · 05-19-05, 03:40 PM

Thats great for Mark, I think he made a good pass on the French, he would probably be gone in the 1st round anyway :wink:

naught33 · 05-19-05, 08:01 PM

yeah....its sad he had all those knee injuries he had so much talent...between the knee injuries and the girls he never took full advantage of his talent...maybe he can make a comeback....good move to skip the clay, he doesnt have the game for clay....only chance he has is on grass and maybe hard courts, although not sure his knees would hold up on the hard surface

DUlrich1227 · 05-19-05, 09:19 PM

i saw him play a few months ago here at a challanger..

i think he will do ok on the grass ..
well if he has to play chris .. Rochus .. my money is on the scud

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DUlrich1227 SCI Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sunrise, Fl Posts: 1,973	FORMER CHAMPION TO RETURN Mark Philippoussis will launch his latest comeback at Queen's Club next month after being granted a wild-card entry to the Stella Artois Championships. The Australian was champion at the event in 1997 and has confirmed his entry for the tournament which runs from June 6-12. Injuries and a run of poor form have seen Philippoussis plummet from ninth to 185th in the world rankings since early 2004. The 28-year-old, known by the nickname 'Scud', will face stiff competition in west London, with defending champion Andy Roddick, three-time winner Lleyton Hewitt, and Britons Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski also entered. Philippoussis has refused a wild card to the French Open which begins in Paris on Monday.
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Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	Thats great for Mark, I think he made a good pass on the French, he would probably be gone in the 1st round anyway :wink:
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naught33 SCI Forum Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarsdale, NY Posts: 13,666	yeah....its sad he had all those knee injuries he had so much talent...between the knee injuries and the girls he never took full advantage of his talent...maybe he can make a comeback....good move to skip the clay, he doesnt have the game for clay....only chance he has is on grass and maybe hard courts, although not sure his knees would hold up on the hard surface __________________ -naught33 "You miss 100% of all the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky "No one, and I mean no one, comes into our house and pushes us around"-coach from the movie Rudy
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DUlrich1227 SCI Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sunrise, Fl Posts: 1,973	i saw him play a few months ago here at a challanger.. i think he will do ok on the grass .. well if he has to play chris .. Rochus .. my money is on the scud
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