Retiring Dylan Alcott goes down to Sam Schröder in Australian Open quad wheelchair singles final

Dylan Alcott's hopes of finishing his career on a winning note have been dashed, with the 15-time major champion going down to Sam Schröder in the Australian Open quad wheelchair singles final.

Alcott had announced late last year he would retire at the end of the Australian Open, with an eighth straight singles title at Melbourne Park in his sights.

But the Australian of the Year found Schröder to be formidable opposition in the final on Rod Laver Arena, with the Dutch second seed triumphing 7-5, 6-0.

More to come.