Mark Philippoussis' latest comeback attempt is over before it fully began - and his competitive career on the ATP Tour is now in serious jeopardy as well. The 31-year-old Philippoussis announced he will undergo immediate surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his right knee. It will be the fourth knee surgery of Philippoussis' career.
The injury ends Philippoussis' hopes of playing next month's Australian Open.
The two-time Grand Slam finalist had advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open wild card playoff in Melbourne, but was forced to withdraw after sustaining the right knee injury.
Philippoussis suffered the injury almost 11 months to the day after tearing the lateral meniscus in his right knee representing Australian at the Hopman Cup in January. He has not played an ATP Tour-level match this season with his activity confined to his senior circuit debut at the Stanford Championships in October. His latest injury is reportedly more severe than the meniscus tear he suffered last January.
Given his chronic knee injuries, age and the fact that at 226 pounds his bulky upper body puts stress on his fragile knees, it will be difficult for Philippoussis to bounce back from this latest setback.
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