Rafter Defeats Agassi En Route to 1st Slam Title | US Open Vault: It was quite possibly the match that helped Patrick Rafter believe he could be in the top tier of
![He's the ultimate “guy's guy”, “lady's man” and oh by the way, this bloak could volley a bit, as well. Patrick Rafter had quite the kick serve, so of course he's perfect He's the ultimate “guy's guy”, “lady's man” and oh by the way, this bloak could volley a bit, as well. Patrick Rafter had quite the kick serve, so of course he's perfect](https://kickserveradio.com/wp-content/uploads/Rafter.jpg)
He's the ultimate “guy's guy”, “lady's man” and oh by the way, this bloak could volley a bit, as well. Patrick Rafter had quite the kick serve, so of course he's perfect
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50 for 50: Patrick Rafter, 1997 & 1998 men's singles champion - Official Site of the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event
US Open Tennis Championships - 15 years ago, Patrick Rafter won his second consecutive US Open men's title, defeating fellow Aussie Mark Philippoussis in the final. Any Rafter fans out there? Share
![Defending U.S. Open champion Patrick Rafter celebrates after beating Pete Sampras of the U.S. during semifinal U.S. Open play at the USTA National Tennis Center September 12. Rafter won in five sets Defending U.S. Open champion Patrick Rafter celebrates after beating Pete Sampras of the U.S. during semifinal U.S. Open play at the USTA National Tennis Center September 12. Rafter won in five sets](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D5F5CA/defending-us-open-champion-patrick-rafter-celebrates-after-beating-pete-sampras-of-the-us-during-semifinal-us-open-play-at-the-usta-national-tennis-center-september-12-rafter-won-in-five-sets-6-7-6-4-2-6-6-4-6-3-bpsvmjdp-2D5F5CA.jpg)
Defending U.S. Open champion Patrick Rafter celebrates after beating Pete Sampras of the U.S. during semifinal U.S. Open play at the USTA National Tennis Center September 12. Rafter won in five sets
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