The two time grand slam tennis winner Mark Philippoussis will contest his first ATP event in more than four years, having gained a wildcard entry into qualifying for next week's Indian Wells Masters in California.
The 34-year-old former world No.8 last played at ATP level at the 2006 US Open, falling to David Nalbandian in the first round.
He has a history of knee problems having had six knee operations.
Philippoussis who's earnt about $10 million in career prizemoney, was reportedly served with a bankruptcy notice last November after allegedly defaulting on the mortgage of his three-level Melbourne home.
