Philippoussis Out of Cup
6 January 2005
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AUSTRALIA’S Mark Philippoussis has withdrawn from the Hyundai Hopman Cup mixed
teams tennis championship in Perth with an adductor muscle tear in his groin.
Philippoussis withdrew from last night’s mixed doubles clash with the Netherla
nds and scans today confirmed two tears in the adductor, both 2cms long.
He will be replaced in the Australian team by youngster Paul Baccanello, who wi
ll partner Alicia Molik in tomorrow’s clash with the USA, but the match will b
e live for the Americans only.
The USA lost both singles today against the Slovak Republic, which means that t
he Group B battle for a place in Saturday’s Final is still up for grabs, with
the Americans, the Netherlands and the Slovak Republic all in with a chance.
The Slovaks boosted their Finals hopes with singles wins by Daniela Hantuchova
against Meghann Shaughnessy 6-4, 6-2 and Dominik Hrbaty over James Blake, 7-6,
6-4 with the tie-breaker going seven points to two.
The Group A honours and a place in the Final will be decided tonight (Thursday)
when Argentina and Germany clash, with top seeds and pre-tournament favourites
Russia bowing out on Wednesday night with their second loss.
For further information contact:
Rosita Stangl on 9362 8313 or 0409 117 157
Email: rosita@hopmancup.com.au
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