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50 for 50: Patrick Rafter, 1997 & 1998 men's singles champion - Official Site of the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event
![Defending U.S. Open champion Patrick Rafter celebrates after beating Pete Sampras of the U.S. during semifinal U.S. Open play at the USTA National Tennis Center September 12. Rafter won in five sets Defending U.S. Open champion Patrick Rafter celebrates after beating Pete Sampras of the U.S. during semifinal U.S. Open play at the USTA National Tennis Center September 12. Rafter won in five sets](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D5F5CA/defending-us-open-champion-patrick-rafter-celebrates-after-beating-pete-sampras-of-the-us-during-semifinal-us-open-play-at-the-usta-national-tennis-center-september-12-rafter-won-in-five-sets-6-7-6-4-2-6-6-4-6-3-bpsvmjdp-2D5F5CA.jpg)
Defending U.S. Open champion Patrick Rafter celebrates after beating Pete Sampras of the U.S. during semifinal U.S. Open play at the USTA National Tennis Center September 12. Rafter won in five sets
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