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2/24/11 2:48 PM | Johan Lindahl
Ever optimistic Mark Philippoussis is hoping against the odds to parlay this week's senior title from Florida into a possible return to the ATP.
The Australian, who has not played competed regularly since 2005 and has undegone six knee operations, still somehow believes he can play at the elite level.
"Being out here brought back that spark of wanting to compete," said Aussie, twice a Grand Slam finalist. "I've started thinking of (the matches) as stepping stones to get my body in shape and work on my game. It's like, 'Why not? Let's make another run at it?' "
Philippoussis won 11 singles titles at the peak of his powers, but never applied the modern work ethic to his game in what many believe was a shocking waste of talent. The one-time No. 8 who earned $7 million in career prize money has also suffered financial problems.
That's all been put in the past now. "I'll have a different mind-set," Philippoussis said. "My goals will be different. It'd be a matter of going out there and enjoying every day and every match for what it is. I'd say that's a good attitude to have about life."
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