FULL NAME: Patrick Michael Rafter
D.O.B.: 28th December, 1972
PLACE OF BIRTH: Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Pembroke, Bermuda
HEIGHT: 6'1" (1.85m)
WEIGHT: 175 (79kg)
EYES: Hazel
PLAYS: Right-handed
TURNED PRO: 1991
FAMILY: Jim (Dad), Jocelyn (Mom), Stephen, Geoff, Peter, Michael and David (Brothers), Teresa, Maree and Louise (Sisters)
MARITAL STATUS: Single [Dating Sydney model, Lara Feltham]
FAVORITES:
OTHER SPORTS: golf, skiing, skydiving, rock climbing, surfing
TEAMS: Brisbane Broncos (Rugby League), Brisbane Lions (Football League)
MUSICIAN: Ben Harper
FOOD: Chocolate
SONG: "Black" by Pearl Jam
MOVIES: "Braveheart," and "Jerry Maguire"
TV SHOW: "The Simpsons"
BOOK: The Stand by Stephen King, Power of One by Bryce Courtney
SPONSORS: Reebok, Prince, Foxtel, Motorola, Rayban
MISSION: "If I can help one child it is worth everything to me."
Patrick Achieved the ranking of World No. 1 in 1999 after being ranked in the world top 10 for most of the prior two years, when he won back to back US Opens in 1997 and 1998. Patrick is recognized as a superb ambassador for his sport and country and is the recipient of awards both nationally and internationally. Including ‘Diploma of Honour' awarded by the I.O.C. International committee for Fair Play and the A.T.P. Arthur Ash Humanitarian Award.
Sporting Career
Two time US Open Grand Slam Winner, 1997 & 1998
Awards / Achievements
