Mark Philippoussis

Mark Philippoussis

Age: 27

Lives: Cardiff by the Sea, California

Plays: Right-handed

Grand Slam titles: None

Record at Wimbledon: 2003-final, 2002-fourth round, 2000-quarter-final, 1999-quarter-final, 1998-quarter-final, 1997-first roud, 1996-second round

The big-serving Philippoussis will be seeking a repeat of the form that swept him to the final last year.

He has been duly rewarded for the feat by being bumped up eight places in the seedings from his world ranking of 19.

However, three defeats in a row, including in the first round at Queen's Club by a British player ranked 849 places below him, will have done him no favours.

He will need to get his confidence back on track quickly if wants to prove he has what it takes to succeed on the big stage.