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An Original Painting featuring Pat Rafter –
Listing # 1315

Twice US Open Champion 1997 & 1998 The much loved, admired & respected tennis champion Pat Rafter was captured in this magnificent original painting on canvas by Brian Clinton, after his 1998 US Open victory. Rafter was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2006. You can secure this an original painting – no other copies, versions or otherwise ever produced. This is indeed exceptional value… As the first Aussie to wear the No. 1 ranking since Newcombe in 1971, Pat had it briefly in 1999 (for only one week!), but his three years in the Top 10 were: No. 4 in 1998; No. 2 in 1999; No. 7 in 2001. Despite his preference for quick courts, he volleyed his way to the Italian Open final in 1999, losing to a clay maven, Gustavo Kuerten, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6). No Aussie had gone so far in Rome since Rod Laver won it in 1971. In a sport with its share of outrageous egos, Rafter was liked for his charm and respected for his politeness. It was his habit to say, “Sorry, mate,” when he had to catch his service toss. He was a dream client for sports marketers and is expected to have a public profile long after the end of his professional career. Handsomely framed – Measures an impressive 1250mm x 880mm

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