This is the first time that Sithole and Alcott managed to defeat Wagner in a doubles final at any international event and it is the second Super Series doubles title for both Alcott and Sithole for the 2015 season.
In the Quads Singles event Alcott ended the title defence of South Africa’s world No. 4 Lucas Sithole as the Australian second seed continued his first visit to the Japan Open with a 6-2 6-2 victory in the semi-final round on Thursday.
Despite having played each other yesterday, the duo joined forces to face the top seeds and emerged victorious.
Sithole thanked the game sponsor for his win. “Dreams like these are made possible with the continued support from Airports Company South Africa, who have invested a great deal of time, effort and financial resources in South African Wheelchair Tennis” said Sithole following his win.
