Presidential Tennis Cup begins in Ankara

The second Presidential Tennis Cup has commenced in Ankara, held at the Turkish Tennis Federation (TTF) Ankara Camp Training Center. The tournament, which runs from October 19 to 23, 2026, features 128 athletes, including 64 men and 64 women selected based on ranking classifications.

Participants in the senior category, covering athletes over the age of 13, will compete in singles, doubles, men's, and women's divisions. The opening ceremony was attended by various officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Safa Koçoğlu Gürsoy, and TTF President Şafak Müderrisgil.

During the ceremony, officials emphasized the tournament's role in promoting sports infrastructure and fostering the development of Turkish tennis. President Müderrisgil stated that the cup serves as a symbol of confidence in the sport and the value placed on athletic growth in the country.