Patrick Rafter
Patrick "Pat" Rafter (born 28 December 1972) is a retired professional tennis player from Australia. He was once ranked number one in the world. Rafter won the US Open in 1997 and 1998. He also reached and lost the 2000 and 2001 Wimbledon finals to Pete Sampras and Goran Ivanišević respectively.
| File:Rafter3.jpg Pat Rafter at a Davis Cup match in 2001 | |
| Country | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 December 1972
(aged 53) Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia |
| Turned pro | 1991 |
| Retired | 2002 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |