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Presidential Tennis Cup in Ankara

Overview

The second Presidential Tennis Cup took place in Ankara at the Turkish Tennis Federation (TTF) Ankara Camp Training Center from October 19 to 23, 2026. The tournament featured 128 athletes, consisting of 64 men and 64 women, representing 26 different provinces.

During the opening ceremony, officials including Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal Bozay and TTF President Şafak Müderrisgil emphasized the event’s role in fostering Turkish tennis development and sports infrastructure.

At the conclusion of the tournament, İrem Kurt won the women’s singles title, while Emirhan Bulut secured the men’s singles title. In the doubles categories, İrem Kurt and Melis Yıldırım were crowned women’s champions, and Mert Naci Türker and Emirhan Bulut won the men’s championship. Prof. Dr. Veli Ozan Çakır of the Turkish National Olympic Committee noted that such events allow national athletes to gain valuable experience at home.

Entities

Turkish Tennis Federation · Ankara · Şafak Müderrisgil · Veli Ozan Çakır · İrem Kurt

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    2nd Presidential Tennis Cup concludes in Ankara

    The 2nd Presidential Tennis Cup in Ankara concluded with İrem Kurt and Emirhan Bulut winning the singles titles among 128 participating athletes.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Presidential Tennis Cup begins in Ankara

    The second Presidential Tennis Cup has begun in Ankara, featuring 128 athletes competing in various categories from October 19-23, 2026.

Sources

bolgegazetesi.com.tr · gazeterize.com · haberport.com · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · shgm.gsb.gov.tr · sondakika.com · ticarihayat.com · turksporajansi.com