What does Patrick Rafter do now?

After having been based in Bermuda for much of his ATP career, Rafter moved back to Australia when he retired from the Tour in 2002. He now resides in the Queensland town of Sunshine Beach with his wife Lara Feltham, a former fashion model, and their son Joshua, 7, and daughter India, 4.

What year did Patrick Rafter win the US Open?

1997
Attack. Attack. That’s how Patrick Rafter became the first Australian man in the Open Era to win back-to-back US Open titles in 1997 and 1998, and become the first non-American to win at Flushing Meadows since Stefan Edberg in 1992.

How many Grand Slams did Patrick Rafter win?

2
Pat Rafter/Grand slams won (singles)

How tall is Pat Rafter?

1.85 m
Pat Rafter/Height

Why did Patrick Rafter retire?

As the two-time defending US Open champion, Rafter lost in the first round of the tournament, retiring in the fifth set against Cédric Pioline after succumbing to shoulder tendinitis. Rafter’s shoulder injury wound up being serious enough to necessitate surgery.

Who is Patrick Rafter married to?

Lara Felthamm. 2004
Pat Rafter/Spouse

How old is Patrick Rafter?

48 years (December 28, 1972)
Pat Rafter/Age

Is Pat Cash still married?

The 54-year-old divorced Brazilian wife Emily Bendit in 2002, after 12 years of marriage. The pair has twin boys – Shannon and Jett Cash – who were born in 1994. Cash also had two children in a previous relationship with former Norwegian model Anne-Britt Kristiansen.

When did Patrick Rafter win his first US Open?

That’s how Patrick Rafter became the first Australian man in the Open Era to win back-to-back US Open titles in 1997 and 1998, and become the first non-American to win at Flushing Meadows since Stefan Edberg in 1992. In 1999, Rafter rose to No. 1 in the world, becoming the first Aussie to reach those heights since John Newcombe in 1971.

When did Pat Rafter become a professional tennis player?

Rafter turned professional in 1991. During the course of his career, he twice won the men’s singles title at the US Open and was twice the runner-up at Wimbledon. He was known for his serve-and-volley style of play. Early years (1991–1996)

When did Pat Rafter win his first Grand Slam?

Rafter won the Australian Open men’s doubles title in 1999 (partnering Jonas Björkman), making him one of few players in the modern era to win both a singles and doubles Grand Slam title during their career (fellow countryman Lleyton Hewitt would later achieve this feat in 2001).

When did rafter go to No 1 in the world?

In 1999, Rafter rose to No. 1 in the world, becoming the first Aussie to reach those heights since John Newcombe in 1971. Had persistent shoulder injuries requiring surgery not ended his career at age 29, it’s likely that both additional major and ATP tour titles would have followed.