Patrick Rafter Profile
Patrick Rafter's Profile
Born: December 28, 1972
Birthplace: Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Lives: Pembroke, Bermuda
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Plays: Right handed
Turned Pro:1991
Fastest Serve: 129.3 mph
Style: Serve & Volley
Highest Career Ranking: #1
Racket: Prince Precision Response Titanium Midplus
Sponser: Reebok
Win/Loss
1997 65-29
1998 52-15
Patrick's Win/Loss record by match for 1998
Patrick's Win/Loss record by match for 1999
Personal Info
Patrick is the third youngest of 9 kids. He has 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He has the largest family on the ATP tour. When Patrick isn't on the court he enjoys playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his girlfriend, Lara Feltham, an Australian swimwear model. He gets around Pembroke on a Moped, unlike most tennis players who drive sports cars. Pat's also known for his generosity. Both years that he won the U.S. Open he donated $300 000 of his to helping sick children.
Tennis Career
Patrick started playing tennis when he was only 5 years old. He and his older brother Geoff were so into playing that after Pat finished high school, they traveled all over Europe to compete in tournaments. After a while, Geoff noticed that Pat had a flair and unbelievable talent for tennis. Like any good big brother would, Geoff stopped playing to coach Pat for a while, and what do you know, he was the coach of the 1994 Manchester Open champ! Pat's career was fairly mediocre for the next 3 years. Then he announced his presence to the world in the 1997 season. This cool long-haired guy caught everybody's attention by out-working everybody in the tournament and earning his first grand slam win. Since his great win in 1997, nobody has been able to ignore Patrick, even after he had an up and down year. Pat capitalized the 1998 season by successfully defending his U.S. title after a first round scare.
Career Titles
Year Tournament Opponent Score
1994 Manchester Open Wayne Ferreira 7-6, 7-6
1997 U.S. Open Greg Rusedski 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5
1998 Gold Flake Open Mikael Tillstrom 6-3, 6-4
1998 Henieken Trophy Martin Damon 7-6(7-3), 6-4
1998 duMaurier Open Richard Krajicek 7-6(7-3), 6-4
1998 ATP Championships Pete Sampras 1-6, 7-6(7-2), 6-4
1998 Hamlet Cup Felix Mantilla 7-6(7-3), 6-2
1998 U.S. Open Mark Philippousis 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0
1999 Heineken Trophy Andrei Pavel 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4
1999 Davis Cup ??
2000 Heineken Trophy ??
2001 RCA Championships Gustavo Kuerten 4-2, Kuerten retired:broken rib
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