Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt were defeated in Men’s Doubles at the Australian Open today by Eric Butorac and Raven Klassen.
I’m a huge Pat Rafter fan from way back! The comments added to the photos are taken from what Pat said in the post-match on court interview (and are in no way intended to take anything away from the tennis greatness that is Pat Rafter).
Personally, I’d love to see more of Lleyton and Pat on the doubles court, in commentary and wherever else they can think of!
Let the pictures tell the story….
Lleyton: We know you can serve and volley, so focus on returning the serve
- All I have to do is return the serve and Lleyton will do the rest
Bugger
Lleyton: It’s Ok, we know you can serve well
All I have to do is serve well
I’ve still got it!
I know you’ve got a framed and signed Rafter shirt on your wall but stay focused
Rafter: Yeah, I know I served well, I’ll work on the returns
It’s really hot today, hope I don’t cramp
Awesome, a ball in play
Rafter: Sorry about the returns
Awesome crowd today
I’ve been meaning to have a chat with Marin about the doubles
Cruz: Why is Uncle Pat playing today? He normally sits with us
Wow, are we really winning in straight sets?
Sorry mate
- It was fun while it lasted
Congrats guys
Before the match, I was already getting grief in the locker room
All I had to do was return the serve!
Until next time
Grand Slam Gal