Pat Rafter to represent Australia at FIP Senior World Cup in Buenos Airies

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Australia’s top senior Padel players have been announced for the FIP Senior World Cup Buenos Aires, Argentina, which will take place from 14 - 19 September 2026. 

The fourth edition of the FIP Senior World Cup will see the best players from around the world represent their countries for the tournament’s debut in South America.  

Former World No.1 Men’s Tennis Champion Pat Rafter (NSW) will join twelve other Men's players and thirteen Women’s player to represent Australia in its national padel team, affectionately known as the Aussie Crocs. 

Rafter will be joined by Jake Benzal (NSW), Tim Lanyon (NSW), Rob Daley (VIC), Gareth Keating (QLD), Jarek Jozwiak (NSW), Justin Thomas (QLD), Alex Wilson (NSW), Matt Barrelle (NSW), Rod Kemp (NSW), Scott Riley (NSW), Michael Hodgson (NSW) and Craig O'Shannessy (NSW).   

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The Australian Padel Tour's No.3 ranked women's player Alexia Dalley (NSW) will be joined by Ana Renda (NSW), Silvia Gonzalez (WA), Em Hare (WA), Pepita Stonor (AUS), Catherine Johnson (SA), Mafi Monje (NSW), Rachel Ashby (WA), Jenny Zeuschner (VIC), Angela Saraceno (NSW), Jane Golden (WA) and Ruth Bell (WA). 

Australian Team

Men 

Head Coach - Ross Taylor (Qld) 

Team Manager - Ryan Bougie (QLD)

Players: 

• Pat Rafter

• Jake Benzal

• Tim Lanyon 

• Rob Daley

• Gareth Keating

• Jarek Jozwiak

• Justin Thomas

• Alex Wilson

• Matt Barrelle

• Rod Kemp

• Scott Riley

• Michael Hodgson

• Craig O'Shannessy

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Women

Head Coach - Antoni Pi Alarcon (QLD)

Team Manager - Andrea Robertson (VIC)

Players: 

• Alexia Dalley 

• Ana Renda

• Silvia Gonzalez

• Em Hare

• Pepita Stonor

• Catherine Johnson

• Mafi Monje

• Rachel Ashby

• Jenny Zeuschner

• Angela Saraceno

• Jane Golden

• Ruth Bell

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