👦 Aras Acer | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025

“My tennis dream is to become world number 1 and win an Olympic medal.”

Meet Aras Acer, Turkish tennis player, talent junior boy who lives in Bursa, Turkey and competing in U10 tennis category.

📘 Aras Acer | Biography, August 2025

🏠 Bursa, Turkey

Bursa is a big city in northwestern Turkey, at the foot of Uludağ Mountain. It was once the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.

• Bursa is famous for its green parks and gardens, which is why it’s called the “Green City.” 🌳
• The city is known for its historic mosques, colorful bazaars, and old Turkish baths (hamams). 🕌🛁
• Uludağ Mountain nearby is a popular place for skiing in winter and hiking in summer. ⛷️⛰️
• Bursa is also the birthplace of the famous İskender Kebab, a delicious Turkish dish! 🍽️

🎙️Aras Acer | Interview, August 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Aras Acer, I am 9 years old and I was born on February 27, 2016.
I’m Turkish and I live in Bursa, Turkey.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
5 years

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes my older brother

In which club do you train tennis?
Bursa Municipality Sport

Who is your tennis coach?
Samet Cubuk and Yunus Ulutas

How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
6 hours

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
U10

What are your best tennis performances?
U10 and U9 champion

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What tennis racket do you play with?
Head Extreme

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Bulgaria and Turkey

What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become world number 1 and win an Olympic medal.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
The big 3 and Carlos Alcaraz

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Football, bicycle, swimming

Thanks a lot Aras!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷

🎾 Aras Acer | Tennis playing, August 2025

💪 Aras Acer | Physical training, August 2025