Patrick Rafter

Patrick Michael Rafter (born December 28 1972) is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Australia. He is best remembered as a two-time men's singles champion at the US Open, and a two-time runner-up at Wimbledon. Rafter was well known for his attacking serve and volley game and possessed one of the finest volleys in the game.

Grand Slam singles finals

Wins (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final

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1997 US Open Greg Rusedski 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5

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1998 US Open Mark Philippoussis 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0

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Runner-ups (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final

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2000 Wimbledon Pete Sampras 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2

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2001 Wimbledon Goran Ivanisevic 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7

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