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Dylan Alcott: The Game Changer

Dylan Alcott: The Game Changer

FromAustralian Open: The Happy Slam


Dylan Alcott: The Game Changer

FromAustralian Open: The Happy Slam

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Dec 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Growing up, tennis wasn't even on Dylan Alcott's radar. He spent his childhood watching his friends play sports, while he was the time keeper. Fast forward 20 years and Dylan has inspired kids all around the world to believe that you can be anything you want to be. His story is one of dedication, inspiration and unity. His successes have never been about him, but about what they might do for a young child sitting at home wondering what their future might hold. For most tennis players, the Australian Open shapes them, but in Dylan Alcott’s case — he has shaped it.The Moment:Heading into the 2022 Australian Open, Dylan Alcott announced that his final match of the tournament would be his final professional match. He was aiming for an eighth straight title. Far from his first match at Melbourne Park, this one would be center court and televised to millions around the world, but an unexpected award the night before would throw his championship aspirations up in the air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Dec 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

As all eyes turn to Melbourne for the most anticipated two weeks on the tennis calendar, Nine’s Wide World of Sports brings you Australian Open: The Happy Slam. In this six-part documentary mini-series, James Bracey chats with the stars who made The Australian Open what it is today. Subscribe so you don’t miss Pat Rafter, Dylan Alcott, Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, Ajla Tomljanovic and Todd Woodbridge, as they tell their stories of how the Australian Open changed them, and how they changed it.  Stay subscribed to this channel for updates every day of the Australian Open.