Andy Lapthorne and his doubles partner, American, David Wagner clinched a fourth Australian Open Quad Doubles Title, for those with impairments of all four limbs, in Melbourne this morning.
Number One seeds Lapthorne and Wagner defeated Australian Dylan Alcott and South Africa's Lucas Sithole in three sets in the final.
The duo took the first set
"It's an amazing feeling and a lovely end to a tough couple of days."
After the victory Andy said: “I’m very pleased to now be a four-time Australian Open grand slam doubles champion.
Andy, who has been a Brentford FC Community Sports Trust Ambassador, has also picked up a Silver Medal at the 2012 London Paralympics and won the US Open Singles title last year, defeating doubles partner Wagner in the final.
The win gave Andy his fourth Australian Open doubles title and fifth Grand Slam doubles title, with the 2012 French Open being added to his four triumphs in Melbourne.
6-0 but lost the second set 3-6, despite leading 3-1, before wrapping up the title with a 6-2 win in the third and deciding set.
