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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.

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     Pat Rafter gives his fans a rare glimpse into the surprising mission he's on in retirement - and lifts the lid on a family tragedy

     Aussie tennis legend Pat Rafter has been retired for more than 20 years, and rarely opens up about his private life. Now

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     Pat Rafter unveiled as first Big Freeze slider for 10th anniversary of MND fundraiser

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     Tennis great Pat Rafter first slider for Neale Daniher’s Fight MND fundraiser

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4. www.abc.net.au › news › 2023/04/02Tennis legend Pat Rafter shares childhood memories of growing ...

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   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.

5. www.atptour.com › en › newsPatrick Rafter: When Nice Guys Finish First | ATP Tour | Tennis

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   Jul 26, 1999 · Learn about the career highlights of Patrick Rafter, who reached No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings for one week in 1999 and won two US Open titles. Find out how he fared against Sampras, Kuerten and other rivals on hard courts and clay.

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     Pete Sampras vs Patrick Rafter 1998 US Open SF Highlights

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7. www.usopen.org › en_US › newsThe Open Interview: Patrick Rafter - Official Site of the ...

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   Sep 10, 2017 · The Open Interview: Patrick Rafter. 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 ...

8. www.atptour.com › en › playersPatrick Rafter | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis

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   Find out the latest news, bio, rankings, stats, and results of Patrick Rafter, the former world number one and three-time Grand Slam champion. See his career highlights, matches, and draws on the ATP Tour.

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   When did Patrick Rafter become world No 1?

   • The Australian never even played a match as the world No. 1. 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.

   On this day 20 years ago, Patrick Rafter became No. 1—for one week

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   Who is Pat Rafter?

   • A beloved figure in Australia, the 5,500-seat centre court at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane was renamed Pat Rafter Arena in 2008. He won the Stefan Edberg Sportmanship Award four times (1997, 1999-2001) and was also named Australian of the Year in 2002. Rafter was fittingly inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2006.

   Patrick Rafter: When Nice Guys Finish First | ATP Tour | Tennis

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   Where did Pat Rafter get his start?

   • Pat Rafter got his start in tennis and life in the Queensland mining town of Mount Isa. (ABC Sporting Nation) It's a scorching hot day at the tail-end of the 1970s in a Queensland mining town. A skinny young Pat Rafter hurtles barefoot along the molten asphalt without even a wince.

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   How old was Patrick Rafter when he started playing tennis?

   • Turned pro at age 19, after playing tennis since he was 5 years old. Australian tennis champion Patrick Rafter was inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 206.

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10. www.tennisfame.com › inductees › patrick-rafterPatrick Rafter - International Tennis Hall of Fame

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    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 biography, watch his induction speech, and see his career timeline and statistics.

11. www.tennis.com › news › articlesOn this day 20 years ago, Patrick Rafter became No. 1—for one ...

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    Jul 26, 2019 · On July 26, 1999, Patrick Rafter became the world No. 1 for the first and only time, but he never played a match in that position. He was bumped out by Pete Sampras the same week and went on to reach two more Wimbledon finals.