A campaign has been launched to support 17-year-old Greek tennis player Odysseas Geladaris, currently ranked No. 139 in the ITF Juniors world rankings, as he aims to compete in Australia in early 2026.
Geladaris is set to play in the J300 Traralgon Junior Tournament and the Australian Open Juniors qualifiers, events critical for his junior career.
Greek Australian Haris Manaras created the campaign to raise approximately 7,000 AUD, covering airfare, accommodation, and travel expenses for Geladaris and his coach in Victoria.
With Australian dollars nearly half the parity of euros, the costs are substantial.
Junior international tennis remains one of the world’s most expensive sports, often leaving promising athletes without institutional support.
Geladaris’ campaign not only seeks to fund his participation but also highlights the broader financial struggles faced by Greek juniors aspiring to professional tennis.
The initiative has gained widespread support from the Greek community, with tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas making a private donation to assist the Geladaris family.
