Mark Philippoussis

“There is a group of people who grew up here with tennis as a part of their year,” says Courier, “and looked forward to that RCA [Championships] tournament every year and have something to call their own.”

The tennis legend put on a show, faring far better in the same arena than his favorite Knicks do this season against the Pacers. He defeated two fellow former stars and went out downtown.

Says Jim Courier of castmates John McEnroe, Mark Philippoussis, and Ivan Lendl, “It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’ve got to be with the one you love. I’m going to be with Johnny Mac and Phlip, and Lendl.”