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Mark Philippoussis
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 202 		Plays: Right-handed
Career Titles: 4 		Birthplace: Melbourne, AUS
Birthdate: Nov. 7, 1976


Career Highlights

1998
Played in his first grand slam final when he met countryman Patrick Rafter at the U.S. Open, losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0.

1997
Earned victories in all three of his finals appearances, including a grasscourt win over Goran Ivanisevic for the Queen's Club title.

1996

  • Debuted in the Top 20 after reaching the fourth round of the U.S. Open.

  • Blasted 29 aces in a straight sets victory over Pete Sampras in the third round of the Australian Open.

  • Won his first career ATP Tour singles title with a victory in Toulouse, France, over Magnus Larsson.

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