Patrick Rafter
Australian tennis player
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian tennis player
Born
December 28, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
tennis player
AustraliaBorn in Mount Isa
1972
Born in Mount Isa (1972-12-28)
2002
AwardAustralian of the Year
2006
AwardInternational Tennis Hall of Fame
Present
Age ~54
About
Patrick Michael Rafter is an Australian former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for one week in 1999, and world No. 6 in doubles. Rafter won eleven ATP Tour-level singles titles, including two majors at the 1997 and 1998 US Opens, as well as two Masters titles. He was also the runner-up at Wimbledon in 2000 and 2001. In doubles, Rafter won ten titles, including a major at the 1999 Australian Open partnering Jonas Björkman, and two Masters titles.
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Who is Patrick Rafter?+
Patrick Michael Rafter is an Australian former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for one week in 1999, and world No. 6 in doubles. Rafter won eleven ATP Tour-level singles titles, including two majors at the
What does the name Patrick mean?+
The name Patrick means "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is of French origin.
When was Patrick Rafter born?+
Patrick Rafter was born on December 28, 1972.
Name Meaning
A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.
The name Patrick is of French origin, meaning "A male given name.. Etymology: *peh₂- From Patrick, from t=patrician, the name of an early Irish saint. Paddy.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Patrick — December 28, 1972
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
Legend.
— anon
I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
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