Dylan Alcott - 'The future is definitely bright for wheelchair tennis' - Legends' Voice

In January, Dylan Alcott bid farewell to his professional career, but not before receiving the iconic Australian of the Year Award and reaching the final in Melbourne for one last time. Despite missing out on an eighth Australian Open singles title, he still took away plenty of positives, including a myriad of messages from the world’s best players and a legacy he couldn’t be prouder to leave… — — — Ad/> My last run at the Australian Open was incredible. It was a beautiful celebration and all the messages from all around the world were pretty unreal.

Heading into that final match I had both excitement and nerves. It had been a massive week — I’d won Australian of the Year, so I was flying around Australia and doing lots of stuff for that. I think that took its toll on me when I went out on the court, but I wouldn’t have it any other way because it was such a huge opportunity and a very humbling award to win, especially for the work I’ve done for the disability community.

Obviously, I would have loved to win that final but I’m okay that I didn’t. ATP Indian WellsNadal edges volatile Kyrgios to reach semis with 19th straight win6 HOURS AGO /> That instant moment after match point I remember thinking I was stuffed — I felt like an old man out there and very ready to retire! My opponent, Sam (Schroder), played so well and I definitely deserved to lose. With him and a load of the other players, I think the future is definitely bright for wheelchair tennis.