“My goal for 2026 is to win some trophies and be in the Top 5 in Türkiye.”
Can Ali Eken tennis player is a Turkish junior tennis player born in 2015 who lives in Istanbul, Türkiye. Competing in the U11 and U12 categories, he is ranked No. 8 nationally in Türkiye and has won the Türkiye Summer Cup four times in four years.
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.
👦 Can Ali Eken | Biography, July 2026
| Full Name | Can Ali Eken |
| Date of birth | 2015 |
| Nationality | Turkish 🇹🇷 |
| Residence | Istanbul, Turkiye |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| Turkiye tennis ranking | #141 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 4.xx |
| Tennis club | ENKA Spor Kulübü |
| Coaches | Kemal Çelikbilek |
| Sponsors | |
| @canalieken7 |
🎙️ Can Ali Eken | Interview, July 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Can Ali Eken. I am 11 years old and I was born in 2015. I am from Türkiye and I live in Istanbul.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Turkish and a little bit of Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was five years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my dad and my sister also play tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at ENKA Spor Kulübü.
What is your coaching team?
My coach is Kemal Çelikbilek.
What is your weekly training routine?
My weekly training routine is playing every day for at least three hours.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strengths are my mentality and power.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U12 and U11 categories, and my national ranking in Türkiye is No. 8.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest achievement is winning the Türkiye Summer Cup four times in four years.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Türkiye and Romania.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any sponsors yet, but I wish to have some in the future.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to win some trophies and be in the Top 5 in Türkiye.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win more than 25 Grand Slam titles and become the best player of all time.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Rafael Nadal because he inspired me to play tennis and he is my idol.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy playing other sports with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my dad.
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