Scud shoots for Wimbledon Adrian Proszenko / December 5, 2010 MARK PHILIPPOUSSIS is planning a shock Wimbledon comeback. Sources close to Philippoussis have told The Sun-Herald the "Scud" is plotting a return to the professional ranks at the All England Club, the scene of his 2003 final loss to Swiss maestro Roger Federer. Philippoussis gave the first indication he was serious about another crack at the big time after winning a Champion Series event in October. "I've just fallen back in love with the sport on the Champions Series,” Philippoussis said after thrashing former World No.1 Jim Courier in the final at Arizona. And while there are no plans to contest January's Australian Open, it is understood the 34-year-old has his sights set on the third major of 2011. 根據某位神秘人士透露消息來源，Mark有可能選擇在明年溫網復出， 他曾在2003年闖入溫網決賽，最終輸給Roger Federer。 他在10月份參加於亞利桑那州舉行的Champions Series比賽奪得冠軍，儘管對手 多半都是已退休選手，但他本人似乎因此找回了對這項運動的熱情。 消息來源猜測，Mark不選在澳網復出，是因為他把目標鎖定在他最愛的溫網場地。 "He wants to make his comeback at Wimbledon," the source said. "His mentality and approach is quite different to what it has been in the past. He's matured and realises he never fulfilled his potential. He is very dedicated at the moment. He is adamant that he still has something to prove to people." 他的技術和心理層面都不同於以往，他變得成熟，且了解自己還具有潛力， 他正處在一個微妙的時刻，堅決地想向世人證明這點。 The precociously talented Philippoussis accumulated 11 tournament wins, reached a career-high world ranking of No.8 and led Australia to two Davis Cup titles. Attitude and injury problems – he has had six major knee operations – have prevented him from reaching the heights many expected. Mark生涯共計拿下11座巡迴賽冠軍，最高世界排名來到第8位，曾帶領澳大利亞 拿下2座台維斯盃冠軍。但他對網球的態度和傷勢問題，成了他取得更好成績的障礙， 他的膝蓋至今已動過6次手術， After practising with Andy Roddick for five days in September, the American star believed Philippoussis could mount an ATP return. "There's no question he could come out and win some matches," Roddick said in a recent interview. "It's just a matter of if he could stay healthy – and that's the big if. He's certainly capable." 大Andy在9月份有和Mark一同練習了5天，他相信Mark可以回到ATP打球。 "毫無疑問地，Mark絕對能夠再贏下幾場比賽，但健康問題會是首要考量，我相信他可以。" Courier said: "When Mark plays well and he plays that first-strike tennis, he can play with anybody." As a former Wimbledon finalist, officials could give him a wildcard. Courier則表示，當Mark狀況好時，足以當任何人的對手。 重點是，若Mark參加溫網，以過去曾獲得亞軍的記錄，賽事官方會樂意給他外卡。 Despite earning $7 million prize money during his pro career, Philippoussis has run into financial problems. He was hit with a bankruptcy notice after defaulting on the mortgage for his home in Williamstown, in Melbourne's south-west. Money is not the only motivating factor in his bid to return to the pro tour. "He could probably earn $500,000 just from playing the Champions Series," the source said. "It's about what he wants out of life. He is training really hard and is in a really good head space." 神秘人士也談到Mark最近的財務危機，他說，Mark剛從Champions Series抱得 50萬美金而歸，錢對他來說不是問題，當然他也不單單為此理由而復出， 而是關係到他想要什麼樣的人生，他現在很努力地練習，同時也思考他的未來。 http://tinyurl.com/28pv863 當然 以上沒有確切消息來源　本人也沒對外發表　一切只是聽說～ --

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