Road to the Australian Open: A new chapter for Dylan Alcott

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The Drive team returns for a special episode ahead of the Men’s Australian Open Final, this time titled ‘Drive on Course: A New Chapter with Dylan Alcott’.

We catch up with the remarkable Dylan Alcott at the picturesque Ivanhoe Public Course in Victoria, as he embraces a new passion in life – golf.

Since retiring from tennis, Dylan has been exploring new hobbies and adventures, and we get an exclusive look into this latest chapter of his journey. Joined by Emma, who hilariously plays caddie for the day despite her shaky golfing skills, Dylan shares insights into his life after tennis while enjoying a round of golf. 

Let’s chat all things Kia with Dylan Alcott

As Dylan and Emma hit the greens, they delve into a wide range of conversations – starting with Dylan’s newfound love for golf and what it has brought to his life since stepping away from professional tennis.

We explore his work with the Dylan Alcott Foundation and the incredible support it provides to young athletes. We also get the heartwarming story of the winner of the Kia car giveaway at the Ability Fest.

Dylan opens up about his continued involvement in the festival, the immense impact it has on the community, and how partnerships like that with Kia help create smiles that truly matter. 

The conversation shifts to Dylan’s recent experience at the Olympics, where instead of competing, he found himself in the commentator’s chair.

He shares his unique perspective on what it was like to support athletes from afar, the energy of the crowd, and the difference in perspective between being a competitor versus being a part of the commentary team.

Viewers will get a glimpse into what it’s like to have a ‘helicopter view’ of the Olympics and Dylan’s newfound role in sports media. 

Of course, Dylan’s passion for entertainment doesn’t stop at sports. He talks about his budding acting career, including his appearances in TV shows like Bump, his role in the live production of Rocky Horror Picture Show, and even his work on Scarygirl.

Dylan reflects on his love for acting and his ambitions for what's next on his entertainment journey. 

The episode also features a heartfelt discussion on the retirement of Rafael Nadal. Dylan reminisces about his close friendship with Rafa, sharing stories from their time together and the profound impact Rafa has had on his own career.

In a touching moment, we watch as Dylan takes some inspiration from Rafa, who has also embraced golf as a post-retirement pastime. 

The show stoppers… The Kia EV9 and EV5

As the day wraps up, Dylan arrives in style, driving the new Kia EV9, and by the end of the show, he checks out the EV5.

With Emma as usual assisting with his “new set of wheels”, Dylan’s charisma shines through as he humorously places his golf clubs into the EV5‘s trunk – a trunk filled with zombie costumes in reference to Kia’s new zombie-themed TV commercial.

As Dylan drives away, leaving Emma once again with the car she introduced him to, she sighs, “I knew it, I knew it!” before the episode closes with the commercial overlay during the credits. 

Join us for a mix of laughter, heartfelt moments, and new beginnings, as Dylan Alcott takes on life beyond tennis – a Drive special that combines sports, entertainment, and a little bit of zombie-themed fun, airing just before the Men's Open Final. 

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