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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.
Apr 2, 2023 · Australian tennis legend Pat Rafter opens up about his barefooted childhood as one of 10 kids – and an emotional homecoming to visit his brother's grave.
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 men's tour.
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.
Jul 26, 1999 · Patrick Rafter: When Nice Guys Finish First. In the latest profile on a series of the 26 players to rise to No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, ATPTour.com looks back on the career of Patrick Rafter. View Full List. First Week As No. 1: 26 July 1999 Total Weeks at No. 1: 1. As World No. 1 Rafter holds two unique distinctions of being the only ...
Official tennis player profile of Patrick Rafter on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.
Jul 26, 2019 · On July 26, 1999, exactly 20 years ago today, Patrick Rafter rose to No. 1 on the ATP rankings. It would turn out to be the shortest reign at No. 1 in tennis history.
