Mark Philippoussis Bio, Age, Career, Net Worth, Family
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Former tennis player turned coach, Mark Philippoussis was born on November 7th, 1976 in Melbourne in Australia.
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Philippoussis was born to Greek father, Nikolaos Philippoussis and Rossana Philippoussis. He shares the same parents with his older sister, Anna Maria Philippoussis.
He attended Wesley College after finishing his education at Maribyrnong College. He practices Catholicism. The right-hander has played tennis under his father Nick’s guidance since he was six years old. He held a scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport.
His brief coaching relationship with former 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash resulted in a contentious breakup in 2000. He came in third place among junior singles players in 1994.
In addition, Philippoussis and Ben Ellwood won the junior doubles title in Australia, Wimbledon, and Italy. In 1994, he became a professional. He was the youngest player in the year-end top 50 in 1995, at the age of 19.
In 1996, he defeated Pete Sampras in the third round and beat Patrick Rafter in doubles to go to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
In a match against Albert Costa on May 25, 1997, he hit a serve at a speed of 229.0 km/h (142.3 mph), a personal high. Philippoussis had one of the game’s quickest serves at the pinnacle of his professional career.