28 October 2025
Press Conference Held for the DenizBank 25th Republic Girls International Tennis Tournament
The DenizBank 25th Republic Girls International Tennis Tournament is being hosted by the TED Sports Club between October 26 – November 2, 2025. With a total prize pool of 30,000 dollars, this W35 category organization holds the distinction of being Türkiye's longest-running uninterrupted international indoor women's tennis tournament.
The press conference for the DenizBank 25th Republic Girls
International Tennis Tournament was held on Tuesday, October 28, at the TED
Sports Club with the participation of Turkish Tennis Federation Board Member
Prof. Dr. Esra Hatipoğlu, TED Sports Club President Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tınaz,
DenizBank Retail Banking Group Executive Vice President Ms. Ayşenur Hıçkıran,
Tournament Director Nihat Ulusoy, and National tennis player Çağla Büyükakçay.
Delivering the opening speech, Tournament Director Nihat
Ulusoy said, “In this special week where we celebrate the 102nd anniversary of
our Republic, we are experiencing the same enthusiasm on the tennis courts. Our
tournament, which we are organizing for the 25th time this year, is not just a
sports event; it is a meaningful gathering that reflects the values of our
Republic and the power of female athletes. In our tournament, which started on
October 26, 51 athletes from different countries are competing. The final
matches will be played on November 1 and 2. All matches can be watched free of
charge at the TED Sports Club courts. We invite all tennis lovers to share in
this excitement. On this occasion, I thank TED Sports Club for sustaining this
tournament for 25 years, DenizBank for their support, the TTF, and everyone who
contributed. To many more 25 years in the light of our Republic…”
TED Sports Club President Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Tınaz
remarked on the organization: “We are very proud to have been continuing this
meaningful organization, where we bring the values of our Republic together
with sports, for 25 years without interruption. Our tournament, which offers an
international showcase for young female athletes, both contributes to the
development of Turkish tennis and increases our country's international
visibility in the field of sports. The Republic Girls Tournament, which has become
even stronger this year with the support of DenizBank, is not only a sports
event but also a Republic tradition. We wish success to all our athletes who
will compete in the tournament and invite all tennis enthusiasts to follow this
enthusiastic and meaningful organization closely.”
Turkish Tennis Federation Board Member Prof. Dr. Esra
Hatipoğlu stated, “It is a great source of pride for us that this organization,
which has turned into a tradition in Turkish tennis history, bears the name of
our Republic. The Republic Girls Tournament holds the distinction of being
Türkiye's most deep-rooted international indoor women's tennis tournament. We
believe that such strong and sustainable organizations become possible through
valuable collaborations. We extend our thanks to DenizBank for their support of
this tournament, which has become one of the important brands of women's
tennis. We believe that such sponsorships are of great importance in terms of
tennis gaining a wider sphere of influence in society and contributing to the
development journey of our athletes. On behalf of our federation, we express
our gratitude to TED Sports Club, which has made significant contributions to
the development of Turkish tennis for years, for their hospitality, devoted
work, and for hosting this deep-rooted tournament.”
DenizBank Retail Banking Group Executive Vice President Ms.
Ayşenur Hıçkıran said in her assessment, “As DenizBank, we view the economic
and social empowerment of women and their active contribution to every area of
life as our corporate responsibility. In addition to our banking products, we
direct the resources we secure from abroad to areas that will support their
stronger participation in production and business life. It is equally important
for us that women show their presence in sports, which we see as one of the
fundamental elements of social development. In recent years, we have proudly
followed the achievements of our female tennis players in the national and
international arenas. As the main supporter of the Republic Girls International
Tennis Tournament, we are very happy to contribute to both the development of
tennis in our country and the empowerment of women through sports.”
Sharing her views at the press conference, National tennis
player Çağla Büyükakçay said, “I am proud to be here today as a Turkish woman.
We are once again embracing our Republic with great enthusiasm. I took part in
this tournament as an athlete many years ago. It is very meaningful for me to
take part in this tournament again today. I would like to thank TED Sports Club
wholeheartedly for bringing this special organization to life. I would also
like to especially thank DenizBank for giving great support to such a
deep-rooted tournament. As female athletes, we are at a very good point now.
The level of our tennis is more than suitable for organizing W125 level
tournaments. However, the support of sponsors is very important for this to be
sustainable. I believe that we will continue to celebrate this enthusiasm
together in the coming years. I still dream of a Turkish girl becoming the
champion in this tournament. And frankly, I want to experience this success
myself one day. I invite you all to watch the matches and support our
athletes.”
The DenizBank 25th Republic Girls International Tennis
Tournament, which will be hosted by TED Sports Club, can be watched free of
charge by sports fans.
28 October 2025
