Pat Rafter: ‘Why aren’t we producing players like Spain? I don’t know’
Former world No. 1 Pat Rafter questions why Australia is not producing top tennis players like Spain, citing potential isolation as an impediment. The 53-year-old, now a Padel Australia ambassador competing in an exhibition at Sydney Opera House starting August 15, remains optimistic about future talent emergence. Australia currently lacks grand slam contenders despite strong programs and systems in place.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 15:40 UTC
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