11 November 2025

A Press Meeting Was Held at the TTF Ankara Tennis Training Center

Speaking at the press meeting held at the TTF Ankara Tennis Training Center, TTF President Ms. Şafak Müderrisgil recounted the development achieved in Turkish tennis over the past year and its vision for the future.

“Spreading tennis culture to the grassroots is our biggest goal”

President Ms. Müderrisgil emphasized that since their first day in office, their primary goals have been to strengthen tennis culture, spread the sport to the grassroots, and create a sustainable tennis ecosystem. Stating that the projects carried out under the title “Türkiye Tennis Move” were shaped in line with this goal, Ms. Müderrisgil said, “Our aim is not only to achieve success but to make success systematic and sustainable.”

546 tennis tournaments were held in the last year

Evaluating the federation's one-year activities, Ms. Müderrisgil announced that 546 tournaments were hosted within 2025 before the year was even over, and this number is expected to exceed 600 by the end of the year. Stating that Turkish tennis players won 443 medals in this period, Ms. Müderrisgil used the expressions, “Our athletes represented our country successfully in the international arena by obtaining 202 gold and 241 silver medals.”

In this period, Türkiye hosted important organizations such as the Billie Jean King Cup Junior Finals, Davis Cup Junior Finals, ITF Masters World Championships, and Wheelchair Tennis World Championships. Additionally, the good news was given that the Presidency Cup, organized again after a long break, will gain international status next year.

Historic achievements in Turkish tennis

The 2024-2025 period was a year full of sporting achievements that left a mark on Turkish tennis history.

In women's tennis, Ms. Zeynep Sönmez made history as the first Turkish athlete to advance to the third round in singles at Wimbledon. In wheelchair tennis, Mr. Ahmet Kaplan made us proud with his doubles runner-up finish at Roland Garros and semi-final achievement at Wimbledon. In the juniors category, Ms. Nil Çukurluoğlu brought great pride to Türkiye as the first Junior Masters Champion.

Significant steps were also taken at the national team level. The Senior Women's National Team strengthened Türkiye's presence on the world stage by advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup World Group Play-Offs. The 16 & Under National Team showed how strong the young generation of Turkish tennis is coming by ranking fourth in the world at the Junior Davis Cup Finals.

Tennis mobilization in 81 provinces: “Let's Go to Tennis” project

One of the most comprehensive projects of the TTF, “Let's Go to Tennis,” was put into implementation primarily in 11 earthquake-affected provinces in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education, and the project is planned to expand to 81 provinces. While the project, which will last for three years, aims to bring children and youth into tennis, it is being turned into a model whose social impact is scientifically measured.

Ms. Müderrisgil said, “This project is not just a sports activity; it is also an educational movement that supports social transformation and the physical and mental development of our children.”

Local structuring with our Provincial Representatives and Tennis Ambassadors

The Tennis Ambassadors Project, launched to increase the local power of the federation, activates volunteers and local stakeholders in the field of tennis in the provinces. Tennis Ambassadors, who will work together with provincial representatives, will operate with a wider network in 2026. Ms. Müderrisgil said, “Our provincial representatives and tennis ambassadors will be our eyes, ears, and hands in every city. We will work all together for the popularization of tennis throughout the country.”

Sustainable support model with the Tennis Fund

The TTF President also provided information about the Tennis Fund, which was activated with İş Portföy to ensure the sustainable development of Turkish tennis. Ms. Müderrisgil explained that this fund was established to support young athletes, sustain infrastructure investments, strengthen clubs, and execute projects with financial stability in the long term.

She said, “The Tennis Fund will be an assurance for the future of Turkish tennis. Where every investment and every contribution goes will be tracked transparently. Thanks to this structure, we are planning not only for today but also for tomorrow.”

Strong diplomacy in the international arena

The TTF also took significant steps in international tennis diplomacy in the 2024–2025 period.

The Federation created a comprehensive cooperation network on player development, coach education, tournament organization, and regional tennis structuring by signing strategic cooperation agreements with the Tennis Federations of Serbia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Australia.

Within the scope of the cooperation signed with Tennis Australia (TA), a sustainable partnership is aimed in multifaceted areas such as joint tournament organizations.

The symbol of cooperation: International Gallipoli Tennis Tournament

One of the most special initiatives of the TTF–TA cooperation will be the International Gallipoli Tennis Tournament, designed to strengthen the historic ties of friendship between the two countries.

The tournament aims to build a cultural bridge through sports by bringing together young tennis players from Türkiye and Australia. While keeping the memory of the Gallipoli Campaign alive, the event will offer young athletes the opportunity to compete at a Grand Slam-level facility, Melbourne Park.

A worldwide example in equal opportunity

The TTF was appreciated at an international level not only in sports but also in the field of social responsibility. The Federation was cited as an example to the world in gender equality and inclusivity by winning the Gold Award at the ITF Advantage All Awards. Ms. Müderrisgil said, “This award is an indicator that Turkish tennis has caught up with world standards not only on the court but also in social responsibility.”

“Tennis belongs to us all”

Thanking the tennis community, stakeholders, and sponsors at the end of her speech, Ms. Müderrisgil concluded the meeting with these words:

"Tennis belongs to us all. We will work hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, to manage this sport in the best way and move it forward. Tennis is not just a sport, it is a culture. And we will keep this culture alive in every point of our country."

11 November 2025