Aussie duo seal Hopman opener
Philippoussis is determined to resurrect his career Molik beat world number six Nadia Petrova 6-2 2-6 6-2, and Philippoussis saw off Dmitry Tursunov 6-4 7-6.Both players are looking to climb the rankings again in 2007 after being hit by injuries and poor form this year.The Hopman Cup, a mixed team event, is part of the build-up to the Australian Open in Melbourne from 15-28 January.Philippoussis, 30, the world 114, is hoping a good run of results will secure him a wild card
for Melbourne Park.Molik, 25, whose world ranking slipped from eighth in early 2005 to 163 at the end of 2006, has already earned a wild card via a play-play-offs competition.