Fall 2001
Saw action in three fall tournaments ¡K won six singles matches and lost four in the fall ¡K after stumbling in first round of Flight B singles at Cingular Wireless Classic in Lafayette, LA, advanced to consolation semifinals ¡K went 3-2 in fall doubles play, splitting two matches with teammate Andrew Simpson and going 2-1 with partner Mirko Ivanda ¡K advanced to the doubles final of Cingular Wireless Classic
2000-2001 - Sophomore
4-0 overall singles record ¡K picked up ACC win with straight sets victory over Larry Chou of Maryland at No. 5 singles ¡K went 5-6 in doubles play, including a 4-3 mark with partner Andrew Simpson ... compiled a 2-7 mark in fall singles ... played five fall matches in doubles competition ... topped Rubin Cruiz of Florida Atlantic 6-3, 6-0 at the South Florida Invitational in Tampa, FL.
1999-2000 - Redshirt
Redshirted.
1998-1999 - Freshman
Totalled four singles wins playing in the lower three positions ... went undefeated in singles conference play .... picked up four singles victories in the fall ... compiled a 6-11 mark in doubles play.
Background
Lettered in tennis for the Homestead High Spartans ... State Champion in singles play ... named the USTA National Sportsmanship winner ... National Honor Society member ... chose Wake Forest because of the academics, tennis and weather ... both parents played tennis at Saint Louis University ... born May 10, 1979 in St. Louis, MO ... parents are Steve & Mary Phillipp.
Up Close
Favorite movie
American Beauty
Person you¡¦d most like to meet
Bill Murray
Teammate who makes you laugh the hardest
J-Daddy
Most famous person you¡¦ve ever met
John MacEnroe
Best player you¡¦ve ever faced
Bob Bryan
Post college plans
marry rich
Team you¡¦d like to see added to schedule
IUPU-Fort Wayne
Actor that would play you in the movie about your life
Stallone
"Rick Phillipp has played three years for us and redshirted one year. His work ethic is unbelievable. He hasn¡¦t played a lot for us, but he is such an integral part of the team. At our matches, nobody¡¦s voice carrys louder than Rick¡¦s. He is such a team player and that special attribute of Rick¡¦s has rubbed of f on the other players. They see how much of a team player Rick is and they just can¡¦t help but get in the same frame of mind. Rick is a very key part of our team. He gets every inch in practice and really helps our team." - Jeff Zinn
