Tennis Champions In Wheelchairs | Dylan Alcott & David Wagner | Australian Open 2019

Dylan Alcott of Australia holds his trophy after winning the quad wheelchair singles final against David Wagner of the United States on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LUKAS COCH

 

 

Editor’s note: The men’s wheelchair final was held in Rod Laver Arena to a houseful of fans. It’s interesting the guys changed into their “in competition chairs” on court. It’s no easy task getting your gear all set and comfy. We watched David Wagner start by taping his wrist and then literally using the whole roll of white sports tape to tape the racket to his hand. They played an amazingly high standard match. Dylan won. It’s his 5th AO in a row. He was also awesome the last two weeks as an on court commentator. He has a charming and engaging personality and sense of humor. Loved the crazy shades he played in. These athletes get our total respect. They are amazing and the efforts they go to re: traveling. And different chairs and equipment. Amazing sport for athletes in chairs. Not sure where Shingo lost, gotta check the draw.

 

David Wagner of the United States in action against Dylan Alcott of Australia during the quad wheelchair singles final on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LUKAS COCH

 

Dylan Alcott of Australia in action against David Wagner of the United States during the quad wheelchair singles final on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LUKAS COCH

 

Dylan Alcott of Australia in action against David Wagner of the United States during the quad wheelchair singles final on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LYNN BO BO

 

Dylan Alcott of Australia (L) reacts after winning the quad wheelchair singles final against David Wagner (R) of the United States on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LUKAS COCH

 

Dylan Alcott of Australia poses with his trophy after winning his quad wheelchair singles final match against David Wagner of USA on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LYNN BO BO

 

Dylan Alcott (C) of Australia poses for a photo with fans after winning the quad wheelchair singles final against David Wagner of the United States on day 13 of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 26 January 2019. EPA-EFE/LUKAS COCH