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Papamalamis Qualifies for 2025 ITF College Accelerator Program
Jun 09, 2025 | Men's Tennis
TEMPE, Ariz. – Texas A&M's standout freshman Theo Papamalamis has qualified for professional playing opportunities through the ITF Men's College Accelerator Program, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), in collaboration with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), announced.
As an extension of the ATP Next Gen Accelerator which awards players ranked 1-20 in the ITA Year-End Singles Rankings playing opportunities on the ATP Challenger Tour, the ITF Men's College Accelerator Program honors players ranked 21-30 in the ITA Year-End Rankings, giving them opportunities on the ITF World Tennis Tour (WTT).
Papamalamis will receive six main draw places into M25 or lower level tournaments beginning June 30 up to tournaments beginning in March 2026. The sophomore-to-be from Lessy, France earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2024-25 and was named to the conference's All-Freshman Team. He finished his first season in Aggieland ranked No. 30 in singles and No. 4 in doubles with partner Togan Tokac in the ITA Rankings. Papamalamis and Tokac earned ITA All-America honors for their success in doubles.
Cementing the college tennis pathway as a viable route for high-level juniors looking to have a professional tennis career, the top 30 men's collegians now have opportunities to get a jumpstart on their professional careers through both the ATP Next Gen Accelerator as well as the ITF Men's College Accelerator Program.
About the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The ITF is the world governing body of
tennis. Founded in 1913, its purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the
sport, delivering tennis for future generations in association with its 213 member nations. The ITF oversees the rules and regulations that govern international and national competition. The ITF is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of officials. The ITF is the owner and co-owner of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis, the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) by Gainbridge and manages the Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events on behalf of the IOC and IPC. The ITF organises over 1,500 weeks of men's, women's and junior tournaments on the ITF World Tennis Tour, ITF Beach Tennis Tour, UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF Masters Tour. The ITF upholds the highest standards of integrity and is a partner in the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
About the ITA – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body and coaches association of college tennis, both an advocate and an authority for the sport and its members. Comprised of 1,260 colleges and universities, 20,000 student-athletes, 1,700 varsity programs, 3,000 coaches, and 1,350 college tennis officials, the ITA empowers college tennis coaches at all levels to deliver vibrant tennis programs that are vital to their college communities and transformational to their student-athletes. Follow the college tennis season on the ITA website and ITA social channels on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
As an extension of the ATP Next Gen Accelerator which awards players ranked 1-20 in the ITA Year-End Singles Rankings playing opportunities on the ATP Challenger Tour, the ITF Men's College Accelerator Program honors players ranked 21-30 in the ITA Year-End Rankings, giving them opportunities on the ITF World Tennis Tour (WTT).
Papamalamis will receive six main draw places into M25 or lower level tournaments beginning June 30 up to tournaments beginning in March 2026. The sophomore-to-be from Lessy, France earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2024-25 and was named to the conference's All-Freshman Team. He finished his first season in Aggieland ranked No. 30 in singles and No. 4 in doubles with partner Togan Tokac in the ITA Rankings. Papamalamis and Tokac earned ITA All-America honors for their success in doubles.
Cementing the college tennis pathway as a viable route for high-level juniors looking to have a professional tennis career, the top 30 men's collegians now have opportunities to get a jumpstart on their professional careers through both the ATP Next Gen Accelerator as well as the ITF Men's College Accelerator Program.
About the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The ITF is the world governing body of
tennis. Founded in 1913, its purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the
sport, delivering tennis for future generations in association with its 213 member nations. The ITF oversees the rules and regulations that govern international and national competition. The ITF is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of officials. The ITF is the owner and co-owner of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis, the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) by Gainbridge and manages the Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events on behalf of the IOC and IPC. The ITF organises over 1,500 weeks of men's, women's and junior tournaments on the ITF World Tennis Tour, ITF Beach Tennis Tour, UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF Masters Tour. The ITF upholds the highest standards of integrity and is a partner in the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
About the ITA – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body and coaches association of college tennis, both an advocate and an authority for the sport and its members. Comprised of 1,260 colleges and universities, 20,000 student-athletes, 1,700 varsity programs, 3,000 coaches, and 1,350 college tennis officials, the ITA empowers college tennis coaches at all levels to deliver vibrant tennis programs that are vital to their college communities and transformational to their student-athletes. Follow the college tennis season on the ITA website and ITA social channels on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
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