Who is Patrik Rafter ?

Pat was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia on December 28, 1972 but now lives in Pembroke, Bermuda...

Began playing tennis at age 5 with his father, Jim, and three older brothers (mother Jocelyn)...

Comes from the largest family on Tour - third-youngest of nine children (six boys, three girls)...

Enjoys fishing, golf and relaxing on the beach...

Named ATP Tour Newcomer of the Year in 1993...

Has a 9-7 career Davis Cup singles record in nine ties...

Spokesman of Aussie environment group, Coastcare, which provides money for community groups to care for their local beaches...

Received Diploma of Honor in 1997 by International Committee for Fair Play (CIFP) for gesture of fair play that may have cost him victory...

Former French legend Jean Borotra founded organization...

During January 1997 tourney in Adelaide, reversed a line call in second set tie-breaker vs. Andrei Cherkasov to virtually hand the match to his opponent...

Voted by People magazine in U.S. as one of 10 Sexy Men in November 1997 issue (only representative in athlete category)...

Earned ATP Tour Most Improved Player of Year and Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award in 1997...

Donated $300,000 (AUS) to Brisbane Mater Hospital after his 1997 U.S. Open title...

After repeating his title in '98, repeated donation to the hospital's Starlight Foundation Express Room for terminally ill children...

In 1998, voted by tennis fans on ATP Tour's web-site as "Star of the Year" after receiving Player of the Month honors six consecutive months...

Does not travel with a full-time coach.