Nervy Rafter could "choke" in doubles return with Hewitt


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 12 Jan 2014

Roger Federer of Switzerland (2nd R) smiles as he goes to shake hands with Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) as Lleyton Hewitt of Australia (2nd L) and compatriot Patrick Rafter shake hands during the Kids Tennis Day before the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne, January 11, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has enjoyed smiting foes in the senior's tour since his retirement, but fears he may have bitten off more than he can chew by agreeing to partner Lleyton Hewitt in the Australian Open doubles.

The partnership with Hewitt, the most recent of Australia's grand slam winners, may leave sentimental locals misty-eyed as it hearkens back to the days when Australian men walked tall on the tour at the turn of the century.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Tennis

Tennis-Osaka doing her homework on clay ahead of French Open
Tennis-Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
Tennis-Sinner not heaping pressure on himself with top ranking in sight
Tennis-Medvedev hoping for more clay success with Simon in his corner
Tennis-Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years as a professional
Tennis-Djokovic to skip Madrid Open
Tennis-Nadal to play for Team Europe at Laver Cup
Tennis-Rybakina delighted by consistency after Stuttgart win
Tennis-Halep withdraws from Madrid Open
Tennis-Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open

Others Also Read