FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - Wheelchair Tennis - Quad Singles Semifinal - Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo, Japan - August 31, 2021. Dylan Alcott of Australia reacts during the match against Niels Vink of the Netherlands. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A day after beginning his reign as 'Australian of the Year', quad wheelchair champion Dylan Alcott was denied a fairytale finish to his decorated career on Rod Laver Arena.
The Melburnian, who was seeking an eighth Australian Open title, fought valiantly against Dutchman Sam Schroder but was ultimately overwhelmed 7-5 6-0.
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