Patrick Rafter Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Patrick Rafter Memorabilia & Collectibles

Patrick Rafter is a former Australian World number 1 tennis player. Rafter was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia. According to range of reviews, Rafter serves up some remarkable action out on the courts. His accolades on the court are numerous - he has back-to-back U.S. Open titles 1997 and 1998 in his nine overall titles. While he turns professional in 1991, it was his 1997 U.S. Open victory that propels him to the forefront and helped make him a household name. Rafter was two time runner-up at Wimbledon in 2000 and 2001. In 2006 Rafter was nominated to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He was known for his natural style of play which is serve-and-volley.

When Rafter turned professional in 1991 and emerged victorious in his first career singles title in 1994 in Manchester, England. Prior to 1997, this was Rafter’s only Association of Tennis Professionals singles title he had won. Rafter's step forward came in 1997, beginning at the French Open, where he reached the semifinals, falling in four sets to Sergi Bruguera. Later in the year, Rafter surprised many by emerging victorious at the US Open, defeating Greg Rusedski, Andre Agassi, and Michael Chang among others in earlier rounds. Rafter retired in later part of 2002. Rafter recently played some competitive doubles matches, but has no plans to return from retirement one sports review said.

When it comes to tennis memorabilia collections, no collection is complete without autographed game used items including autographed tennis balls, autographed tennis racquets and autographed collages. You can also get autographed tennis magazines and books that feature your favorite players and tennis trading cards and tickets signed by your favorite players. Decorate your collection room as well with tennis photomints and coins.