Kavala-born tennis player Nikolaos Chatziavraam reached the final of a Futures M25 tournament, putting him one win away from a title in one of professional tennis's entry-level circuits. Local sports coverage has followed his progress closely, framing the run as a notable moment for a city better known for football than for producing individual tennis talent on the international circuit. Regional tennis clubs say a strong result would add to a growing list of Kavala-area athletes finding success outside the region's traditional sports.