“My tennis dream is to win the Roland-Garros trophy.”
Arda Basharan is a Turkish junior tennis player born in 2016, competing in the 10 & Under category. Based in Istanbul, he is developing his game on the junior circuit with strong early results, including several Season Cup titles, and dreams of one day winning Roland Garros.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 Arda Basharan | Biography, March 2026
| Full Name | Arda Basharan |
| Date of birth | February 7, 2016 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Residence | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| Turkey tennis ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | |
| Tennis club | TED Spor Kulübü |
| Coaches | Kadir Açıkalın |
| Sponsors | |
| @mohammad__ahmadifar |
🎙️ Arda Basharan | Interview, March 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Arda Basharan. I am 10 years old and I was born on February 7, 2016. I am Turkish and I live in Istanbul. I am a junior tennis player competing in the 10 & Under category.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Turkish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 7 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my little brother also plays tennis.
In which club do you train?
I train at TED Tennis Club.
Who is your coach?
My coach is Kadir.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train 13 hours per week on tennis and 6 hours per week on physical training.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strengths are my forehand and my serve. I need to improve my slice.
What is your age category?
I compete in the 10 & Under category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I have won 6 Season Cup titles so far.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
So far, I have played tournaments in Turkey.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not have any sponsors yet.
What is your goal for the coming years?
My goal is to win in the U12 category and achieve the best possible ranking.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win the Roland Garros trophy.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Roger Federer because he is my favorite tennis player.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like playing football.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents.
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