Dylan Alcott is one of the most renowned names in tennis. Despite suffering from a disability, the Australian has continued to excite crowds throughout his career. Alcott is the Australian of the Year in 2022 and was awarded an Officer of the Order (AO) in the Australia Day Honors List.
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This is the first time a person with a visible disability has been handed out this distinguished award. Alcott announced his retirement after the 2022 Australian Open final, with a career resume like no other.
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Dylan Alcott: The Paralympic tennis legend

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games – Wheelchair Tennis – Quad Singles Semifinal – Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo, Japan – August 31, 2021. Dylan Alcott of Australia celebrates winning his match against Niels Vink of the Netherlands. REUTERS/Thomas Peter TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

