2006-10-26 / Sports

Philippoussis brings the thunder from down under


POWER PLAYER-Left, Australian Mark Philippoussis hits a forehand during the finals of the sixth annual Calabasas Challenger at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center. Right, Philippoussis celebrates after defeating American Amir Delic 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4) and 6-3. During the tournament, Philippoussis' serves were clocked as high as 130 miles per hour. He took home $7,200 for the victory and earned 50 United States Tennis Association (USTA) points in the process. POWER PLAYER-Left, Australian Mark Philippoussis hits a forehand during the finals of the sixth annual Calabasas Challenger at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center. Right, Philippoussis celebrates after defeating American Amir Delic 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4) and 6-3. During the tournament, Philippoussis' serves were clocked as high as 130 miles per hour. He took home $7,200 for the victory and earned 50 United States Tennis Association (USTA) points in the process. Photos by ADAM DAVIS Acorn Newspapers Photos by ADAM DAVIS Acorn Newspapers

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