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Patrick Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972) is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player. He reached the top Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles ranking on 26 July 1999.
Jul 26, 1999 · Find out the latest news, bio, stats, and results of Patrick Rafter, the former World No. 1 tennis player from Australia. See his career highlights, draws, and matches on the ATP Tour.
Apr 2, 2023 · Tennis legend Pat Rafter shares his stories of growing up in the Queensland mining town of Mount Isa, where he started playing tennis and soccer. He recalls his large family, barefoot adventures and the mine's blast that woke him up every morning.
In 1997 Australian tennis star Patrick Rafter hit career-best form to win his way to a maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open. The victory propelled Rafter to world number 3, as well as ...
May 29, 2024 · Pat Rafter won two US Opens and reached two Wimbledon finals, but never expected to be that successful. He shares his journey, his critics, his awards, and his hopes for Australian tennis in this article.
Sep 10, 2017 · Twenty years ago, Australian Pat Rafter volleyed a winner into the open court and collapsed on his back, the moment when the game's then-newest Grand Slam champion was crowned. It was 1997, the first year of Arthur Ashe Stadium's existence, when the DecoTurf courts were still green and serve-and-volley tennis was commonplace on the ...
Learn about the career highlights and achievements of Patrick Rafter, the first Australian man to win back-to-back US Open titles and reach No. 1 in the world. Read his induction speech, links to his biography and timeline, and his humanitarian award.
