Teasing Lendl a 'pest', says Rafter after doubles loss


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 15 Jan 2014

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Two-times grand slam champion Pat Rafter's return to the big-time after retiring 13 years ago lasted just 73 minutes when he and his former Davis Cup team mate Lleyton Hewitt lost in straight sets in the Australian Open doubles on Wednesday.

Australia's Davis Cup captain Rafter had enjoyed smiting foes in the senior's tour since his retirement, but admitted to huge nerves when he agreed to team up with former world number one Hewitt at Melbourne Park.

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