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Rafter won the US Open in 1997 and 1998 and reached the finals of Wimbledon in 2000 and 2001. He is said to regret his loss to Pete Sampras in the Wimbledon Singles Final in 2000 most of all—Rafter led early in the match and looked set to become the first Australian since Pat Cash to win Wimbledon. But, he 'choked' part way through the second set, and was never able to get back into the match after that point.

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Rafter was booed by the American crowd at the US Open in 1999 when he had to retire during his first round match due to injury. He also reached Davis CupThe Davis Cup is the international team event in men's tennis. The largest annual team competition in sport, the Davis Cup is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from the competing countries in a knock-out finals in 2000 (Lost to Spain) and 2001 (Lost to France). Ironically, he was unable to play in the Davis Cup Final in 1999, when Australia did win the cup.

Rafter retired in late 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom. He has recently played some competitive doubles matches, but has no plans to return from retirement.

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• ESPNESPN which stood for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network was founded as an American cable TV network dedicated to sports 24 hours a day, by Scott Rasmussen and his father Bill Rasmussen. It launched on September 7, 1979. Its signature telecast, S news article dated January 25, 2001: "Agassi wants to see Rafter play on" featuring photograph with Andre AgassiAndre Kirk Agassi (born April 29, 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) is a American professional tennis player ( 1986-). As of 2004, he has won over $25 million in prize money and achieved a number 1 ranking on the ATP tour. Agassi, an ethnic Armenian, was born
• 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom photograph with wife and kid
• Reports about wedding
  • Aussie Rafter ties knot with long-time girlfriend - The Star, Malaysia
  • Tennis star ties the knot - News24, South Africa
  • Rafter weds longtime girlfriend in Fiji - Times of India, India
  • Detailed report in the Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia with photograph