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Pat Rafter Guides Team World to Laver Cup Victory

9/22/2025

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Pat Rafter serves as Team World vice-captain at the Laver Cup, having previously been the Australian Davis Cup captain.
He faced communication challenges with Nick Kyrgios during his Davis Cup role, noting some players were unresponsive.
Rafter expressed surprise at his enthusiasm for the Laver Cup, praising the current Team World players' engagement.
Alex de Minaur played a key role in Team World's victory over Team Europe, benefiting from Rafter's and Andre Agassi's guidance.
Rafter's calm demeanor positively impacted de Minaur's performance in high-pressure situations.

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Pat Rafter serves as Team World vice-captain at the Laver Cup, having previously been the Australian Davis Cup captain.
He faced communication challenges with Nick Kyrgios during his Davis Cup role, noting some players were unresponsive.
Rafter expressed surprise at his enthusiasm for the Laver Cup, praising the current Team World players' engagement.
Alex de Minaur played a key role in Team World's victory over Team Europe, benefiting from Rafter's and Andre Agassi's guidance.
Rafter's calm demeanor positively impacted de Minaur's performance in high-pressure situations.