👦 Can Atay | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“My tennis dream is to become top 5 in the world and honor Turkey, my country.”
Meet Can Atay, a talented young Turkish junior boy who is making a name for himself in the world of tennis. He currently lives in Spain, where he trains intensely and competes regularly in various tennis tournaments. Can’s dedication and skill on the court have earned him recognition as a promising rising star in the sport.
📘 Can Atay | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Can Atay |
| Date of birth | May 23, 2014 |
| Nationality | Turkish 🇹🇷 |
| Residence | Barcelona, Spain |
| @canfbatay | |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis Club | Club Tennis Barcino |
| Coach | Marc De Febrer Victor Armando Jauma Nacho David Alberto |
| Junior category | U12 |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Babolat |
| Sponsors |
🎙️Can Atay | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Can Atay, I’m 11 years old. I was born on May 23, 2014.
I am from Turkey and I live in Barcelona, Spain.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I start at 7 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
My dad plays for hobby but not profesional.What is your club?
I play at Club Tennis Barcino.Who is your coach?
My coaches are Marc De Febrer, Victor Armando Jauma, Nacho David and Alberto.How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train 17 hours a week (tennis and physical).What is your junior category and your national ranking?
I play in U12 category.
I just arrived in Spain 6 months ago.What are your best performances?
I have won first place in several tournaments.Do you have any sponsors?
No, but I would like to be sponsorised by Asics and Babolat.What racket do you play with?
I play with a Babolat racket.In which countries have you ever been to play tennis?
I’ve played in Turkey, Spain, Albania and Catalunya.What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become top 5 in the world and honor Turkey, my country.Who are your favorite male and female tennis players?
My favorite boy is Novak Djokovic and favorite girl is Zeynep Sönmez.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like to play table tennis and soccer with my father.Thanks a lot Can!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
