Mark Philippoussis eyes ATP return

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    Mark Philippoussis beat Jim Courier 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday to win the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships for his second straight Champions Series title.

    Philippoussis, coming off a final-round victory over John McEnroe in May in Boston on the 30-and-over circuit, said his goal is to return to play on the regular ATP Tour.

    "I've just fallen back in love with the sport on the Champions Series," the 33-year-old Australian said. "It's just great and since I've gotten that love back, my body has been getting stronger. I feel I can hit the ball just as hard as the guys on the tour, so why not give it a go if I'm having this much fun?"

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