Dylan Alcott reveals text from Andy Murray was "better" than winning the Australian Open
28.01.2022 - 04:29
/ who.com.au
WATCH: Dylan Alcott receives a text from Andy Murray during his final press conferenceOver the course of his career Dylan has won 15 major singles titles and eight in doubles. He completed the 'Golden Slam' last year by winning all four majors and the Tokyo Paralympics gold medal.The reigning World No. 1 was sadly denied a “fairytale ending” when he lost to World No.
2 Sam Schröder last night. But, as always, Dylan was gracious even in defeat.“Not my day today - but can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am for every single one of you for changing my life,” he shared in a statement following his loss. “I’m so proud of what we have achieved together.
Thank you for making me feel worthy. I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”Dylan also shared an important message with reporters in the media room following his match, where he read aloud a “special” message he had just received from tennis great Andy Murray.“This just sums up how it has changed,” he said. “I hope he doesn’t mind this but Andy Murray just messaged me: ‘I don’t know if I’ve articulated that well, but you’re an absolute rockstar and inspiration with everything you’ve done’.“That kills me.
That makes me want to cry. It’s special. You’re a part of it.
They don’t even care you’re in a wheelchair. They don’t give a s***.“It’s special. It’s like that everywhere.
I never thought that would happen. It’s cool. That’s better than winning a tennis tournament.
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