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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