He’s achieved greatness with a magnificent career, but it seems for the wheelchair tennis sensation Dylan Alcott, his fairytale ending will be taking place off the court!
According to a close friend, the 32-year-old grand slam hero has been secretly planning for months to find the perfect moment to pop the question to his adoring partner, respected sexologist and author Chantelle Otten.
“We’ve never seen Dylan this happy – as corny as it sounds, she completes him. They’re devoted to each other at a level many couples would envy,” reveals the insider.
Dylan Alcott with his adoring partner, respected sexologist and author Chantelle Otten.
(Image: Instagram)“Dylan doesn’t do anything half-hearted, and he’s a real romantic, so expect the wedding proposal to be epic!”
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From the moment they first laid eyes on each other at Dylan’s book launch for Able in 2018, the loved-up pair have been inseparable.
“She’s his biggest fan, and his greatest supporter. She’s taught him so much about living a full life,” our source reveals.
In turn, Chantelle loves that they are both passionately working towards removing stigmas around issues such as sex and disabilities the source adds.
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“No one deserves being Australian of the Year more than Dylan – he’s a trailblazer who has dedicated his life to others,” says the friend.
Honoured in 2022 for his achievements in both his sport and his disability awareness work, a very emotional Chantelle couldn’t wait to post a gushing tribute to the man she plans to spend the rest of her life with.
“I am bursting with pride. Dylan you are so deserving,” she lovingly wrote.
“I adore being your partner and will be cheering you on every single day, screaming your name with the rest of team Alcott and Aussies alike.
The couple pose with their adorable puppy, Sauce.
(Image: Instagram)“You’ve already made Australia so proud, let’s have fun with this year. I love you xx (and so does Sauce).”
And could the cute reference to the couple’s beloved fur baby, pet dachshund Sauce, be a clue they’re feeling clucky enough to start their own family?
“It’s no secret they both want children, especially now Dylan has retired,” the friend reveals.
“They’re fast becoming one of Australia’s most powerful couples – whatever their next move, it’s going to be huge!”
