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Why did Patrick Rafter retire?

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.

Did Pat Rafter ever win a Grand Slam?

2
Pat Rafter/Grand slams won (singles)

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.

How old is Patrick Rafter?

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

Is Pat Rafter in Hall of Fame?

2006
Pat Rafter/Hall of fame inductions

How did Mark Philippoussis lose his money?

In 2009 Mark revealed that he had blown all of his money and was close to losing his home. He was forced to take out a loan from his company Mergis Pty Ltd. and subsequently defaulted on the payments. In a 2021 television interview Mark explained that he squandered his money buying expensive items.

Who is Pat Rafter married to?

Lara Felthamm. 2004
Pat Rafter/Spouse

How many majors did Patrick Rafter win?

Does Patrick Rafter have any children?

India
Joshua
Pat Rafter/Children

Who is the current men’s world No 1 in tennis?

Novak. Djokovic
Player Results

Ranking Player Points
1 Novak. Djokovic (SRB) 10,940
34 Age Next Best 13 Tourn Played Move Points Dropping
2 Daniil. Medvedev (RUS) 7,640
25 Age Next Best 22 Tourn Played Move Points Dropping

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.

When did Pat Rafter retire from professional tennis?

He retired at the end of 2002 after winning a total of 11 singles titles and 10 doubles titles. Years later he attempted a comeback when he partnered Lleyton Hewitt in the doubles draw of the 2014 Australian Open. The duo lost and Rafter retired from the sport.

Where did Pat Rafter win Australian of the year?

The 5,500 seat centre court of the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane, Australia was named Pat Rafter Arena in Rafter’s honour. In 2002, he won the Australian of the Year award. This created some controversy as he had spent much of his career residing in Bermuda for tax purposes.

When did Pat Rafter reach No 1 in the world?

Patrick Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972) is an Australian former professional tennis player. He reached the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world No. 1 singles ranking on 26 July 1999.

What was the net worth of Patrick Rafter?

Patrick Rafter married his long-term girlfriend Lara Feltham in 2004. The couple has two children. Patrick Rafter has an estimated net worth of $35 million.