Help Josh Kerr Reach the Australian Open 2027!

Help Wales' No. 1 and World No. 14 achieve his Australian Open dream!

We are raising funds to help Josh Kerr travel to Melbourne, Australia, in January 2027, where he has been selected to compete in the Australian Open's competition for players with intellectual impairments.

For most tennis players, competing at a Grand Slam event is a lifelong dream. For Josh, this opportunity represents years of hard work, determination, and overcoming barriers that have made his tennis journey anything but straightforward.

Josh has autism and ADHD, and throughout his development, he has faced challenges accessing the coaching, facilities, and opportunities that other players may take for granted.

Despite these obstacles, Josh has gone on to become Wales' No. 1 learning disability tennis player, No. 2 on the LTA Learning Disability Leaderboard, and World No. 14 in the II1 intellectual impairment category.

Now, he has the extraordinary opportunity to compete on one of tennis's biggest stages.

But without financial support, this incredible opportunity may not be possible.

About Josh ❤️

Josh is a passionate and dedicated tennis player from Wales whose journey demonstrates the importance of perseverance, determination, and inclusive sport.

Living with autism and ADHD, Josh has faced additional challenges both on and off the tennis court. Finding coaches and venues able to provide appropriate support has not always been easy, and opportunities to train and compete have sometimes been limited.

Yet Josh has never allowed these setbacks to stop him pursuing the sport he loves.

For Josh, tennis is about far more than winning matches. It provides confidence, purpose, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging.

His main training hub is Llanelli Tennis & Squash Club, where he continues to develop his game and prepare for competitions.

Josh's journey is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when athletes are given the encouragement and opportunities they deserve.

Josh's Achievements

Despite the challenges he has faced, Josh has established himself as an accomplished player at both national and international level.

His achievements include:

- World No. 14 – II1 Intellectual Impairment Tennis: Ranked 14th in the world in his category.

- No. 2 in the UK – LTA Learning Disability Leaderboard: Second on the national leaderboard.

- Wales' No. 1 Learning Disability Tennis Player: The highest-ranked player in Wales in his category.

- European Bronze Medallist (2026): Represented Great Britain at the Virtus European Summer Games in Bydgoszcz, Poland, winning bronze in the II1 Men's Team Event.

- National Finals Semi-Finalist at Wimbledon (2026): Reached the semi-finals of the National Finals at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

- Multiple Grade 4 and Grade 5 Tournament Titles: Won numerous competitive tennis tournaments across the UK.

- Australian Open 2027 Selection: Selected to compete in Melbourne at one of the world's most prestigious tennis events.

From becoming Wales' No. 1 to winning a European bronze medal, competing at Wimbledon, and achieving a world ranking of 14 — Josh has already accomplished something extraordinary.

Now, he has the opportunity to take the next step in his tennis journey.

Australian Open 2027

In January 2027, Josh will have the opportunity to compete against talented players from around the world at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

The Australian Open is one of tennis's four Grand Slam tournaments, and competing at an event of this magnitude is an incredible achievement.

For Josh, it represents recognition of his commitment, resilience, and years of dedication to the sport.

From training on the courts in Llanelli to competing on the international stage in Melbourne — what an incredible journey.

However, there is one major obstacle remaining: the cost of getting there.

Why We Need Your Support

Competing at the Australian Open is an extraordinary opportunity for Josh, but travelling to Australia comes with significant financial costs.

Unfortunately, the expenses associated with international travel and competition are beyond what Josh and his family can afford without additional support.

All funds raised will go towards enabling Josh to compete at the Australian Open 2027, including:

- Flights: Return flights for Josh and essential accompanying support.

- Accommodation: Suitable accommodation during the competition.

- Transport: Travel between airports, accommodation, training facilities, and the tournament venue.

- Training and preparation: Coaching, equipment, and other essential preparations.

- Competition-related expenses: Additional necessary costs directly associated with Josh's participation.

Our aim is simple: to ensure that financial circumstances do not prevent Josh from representing Great Britain on one of the biggest stages in world tennis.

Every donation, no matter how small, will help make this opportunity possible.

How You Can Help ❤️

We are asking our local community, businesses, sporting organisations, friends, and families to come together and support Josh.

Whether you can donate £5, £10, £20, or simply share this page, every contribution makes a difference.

This is about more than helping one tennis player travel to a tournament.

It is about showing that disability should never be a barrier to ambition, and every athlete deserves the opportunity to reach their potential.

Thank You!

Josh has already achieved something remarkable by earning his place at the Australian Open. Now, we want to make sure he gets the chance to experience it.

On behalf of Josh, his family, Llanelli Tennis & Squash Club, and everyone supporting his journey, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and encouragement.

Together, let's get Josh Kerr to the Australian Open 2027!

Team Josh ❤️