Dylan Alcott

Dylan Alcott is an Australian professional wheelchair tennis player, born on December 4, 1990, in Melbourne, Victoria. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wheelchair tennis players of all time. Alcott began his professional career with the Australian wheelchair basketball team before moving to wheelchair tennis in 2014, where he won multiple titles, including multiple Grand Slam singles titles.

Alcott is known for his incredible determination, strength, serving ability, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, including multiple Australian of the Year awards, and holds multiple records, such as being the first man to achieve a Golden Slam in wheelchair tennis history.

Off the court, Alcott is also recognized for his philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

Australian wheelchair basketball team

• Youth and Early Career: Alcott was born and raised in Melbourne and joined the Australian wheelchair basketball team in his teens. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing with the team.

Wheelchair Tennis

• Early Success: Alcott transitioned to wheelchair tennis in 2014. He quickly rose to the top of the ranks, winning his first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open in 2015.
• Record-breaking Career: Over the next years, Alcott dominated the sport, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and achieving a Golden Slam in 2021. He is considered one of the greatest wheelchair tennis players of all time.

Australian Paralympic Team

• Debut: Made his debut for the Australian Paralympic team in 2008.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Gold medalist in wheelchair basketball in 2008 and in wheelchair tennis in 2016 and 2020.
• Alcott is one of Australia's most successful Paralympians.

• Position: Primarily a singles player, but also excels in doubles.
• Skills: Known for his incredible determination, strength, serving ability and strategic play. Alcott is celebrated for his versatility and his ability to adapt to different playing conditions.

• Family: Alcott is in a relationship with sexologist Chantelle Otten.
• Philanthropy: Alcott is involved in various charitable activities, has his own foundation dedicated to helping young people with disabilities, and has donated significant sums to disability sports and programs.

• Dylan Alcott is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his work ethic, determination, and longevity in professional sports. His impact on the sport and his status as an icon extend beyond the court, inspiring millions of people around the world.

Most Grand Slam Titles in Wheelchair Tennis:

• Over 15 titles

First Man to Achieve a Golden Slam in Wheelchair Tennis:

• Achieved in 2021

Most Successful Australian Paralympian in Wheelchair Tennis:

• Multiple gold medals

Books

• Alcott, D. (2020) Able: Gold Medals, Grand Slams and Smashing Glass Ceilings. Sydney: HarperCollins.

Websites

• ITF: Information about Dylan Alcott’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.itftennis.com
• Paralympics Australia: Details about Alcott’s career at the Paralympics. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org.au
• Dylan Alcott Foundation: Official site with updates on Alcott’s philanthropic activities. Available at: https://www.dylanalcottfoundation.com.au

Articles

• BBC Sport: Dylan Alcott: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/58685773
• The Guardian: Dylan Alcott’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/dylan-alcott

Interviews and Documentaries

• ABC Interviews: Various interviews and features on Dylan Alcott, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.abc.net.au