THIS former Wimbledon finalist looks unrecognisable with a stubbly grey beard.
Hailing from Australia, he is a former professional tennis star who almost crowned himself in glory at SW19.
This former tennis star looks unrecognisable with a grey beard
The 6ft 5in beast took on Roger Federer in 2003’s showpiece event.
Despite taking two sets to tie-breaks, he eventually lost 6-7, 2-6, 6-7.
The Aussie warrior also lost the 1998 US Open final to compatriot Patrick Rafter.
And at the peak of his powers he was ranked 8th in the world in 1999.
Despite not winning either Grand Slam final, he still banked an impressive £5.5million in prize money after playing from 1994 to 2008.
Have you figured out who the mystery tennis player is yet?
That’s right, you’ve guessed it.
It’s none other than Mark Philippoussis, now 46 years old.
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Mark Philippoussis was ranked No8 in world tennis in his prime
The Australian lost the 2003 Wimbledon final to Roger Federer
He looks very different to his playing days when he had dark hair and a shaven face.
Philippoussis boasted a mass of grey stubble as he enjoyed a walk with his dog and members of his family.
Just four years ago he took part in a doubles match, even helping himself to a drink from the crowd.
And in 2021, Philippoussis revealed his “shame” after having to ask friends to buy him food during his career.
He said: “I was out for a few months. I couldn’t afford much, actually. I had to ask friends just to shop for food.
“We would always, just, for seven days in a row we’d have this cabbage pasta that ends up being one of my favourites but my mum calls it ‘poor people’s food’ because it’s so simple, it’s just cabbage with some spices and pasta.
“I felt very much ashamed because they gave their dream for me and my responsibility was to look after them.
“I was in a dark place and had depression. There’s no greater pain in my heart than watching my loved ones suffer because of my actions.”
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