From facing Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final to losing millions on bad investments, Mark Philippoussis’ life has been a rollercoaster of extreme highs and crushing lows. Known as "The Scud" for his record-breaking serves, Mark was one of the few players who could defeat legends like Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi—but his biggest battles weren’t on the court, they were in life.In this raw, no-holds-barred conversation, Mark reveals:🔥 What it’s REALLY like to play in a Wimbledon final against Federer.🔥 How he lost millions on cars, real estate, and impulsive decisions.🔥 The mental toll of forced retirement & battling depression.🔥 The comeback story—how he rebuilt his life after losing everything.🔥 What today’s young athletes need to know about money & fame.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Meet Mark Philippoussis1:15 – Growing Up & Finding Tennis4:47 – How His Parents Shaped His Career9:25 – Turning Pro: The Pressure & Reality~16:26 – The Matches He’ll Never Forget26:03 – The Secret to Staying Mentally Focused28:33 – Handling the Roar of the Crowd29:47 – The 1999 Davis Cup: A Career-Defining Moment32:45 – Wimbledon Final Against Federer: The Inside Story37:57 – Injuries & Surgeries: The Brutal Side of Tennis48:30 – The First Big Paycheck & How It Changed Everything53:13 – Losing Millions: Cars, Real Estate & Bad Investments57:27 – Forced Retirement: The Toughest Decision59:55 – The Mental Toll: Dealing with Depression1:04:44 – Impulsive Purchases & The Cost of Fame1:10:54 – How His Past Mistakes Shaped His Parenting1:12:51 – Life After Tennis: What Comes Next?1:15:43 – The 20-20-20 Formula: His New Approach to Life1:25:07 – The Goals Driving Him Forward1:26:29 – Final Thoughts & Lessons LearnedIf you’ve ever wondered how elite athletes transition to life after the game—or how anyone can bounce back from financial failure—this episode is packed with unfiltered insights you can’t afford to miss.______________________________________________________________________________________________========================Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur. I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win. On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business. Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make. 📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/ ▶ YouTube – No Bollocks Podcast - YouTube ▶ LinkedIn – https://www.li...

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