Defne Gerceker | Tennis Player (2015, Türkiye)

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Defne Gerceker, Turkish-American junior tennis player ranked No. 31 nationally
Tennis Europe U12
Player
Türkiye U12
Top 110
WTN
–
UTR
3+

Rankings updated on October 25, 2026

“My tennis dream is to be an Olympic champion.”

Defne Gerceker tennis player is a Turkish-American junior tennis player born in 2015 and based in Istanbul, Türkiye. Ranked nationally into the Top 110, she trains at ENKA with Furkan Atabay and reached a U12 doubles final. She aims to reach the Top 5 and dreams of becoming an Olympic tennis champion.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

Defne Gerceker · Biography, October 2026

Full NameDefne Gerceker
Date of birthAugust 4, 2015
Nationality🇹🇷 Turkish
🇺🇸 American
ResidenceIstanbul, Türkiye
Age started tennis5
Tennis age categoryU12
Türkiye tennis ranking#107
Tennis Europe rankingPlayer
WTN rating
UTR tennis rating3+
Tennis clubENKA Tennis
CoachesFurkan Atabay
Sponsors
Instagram@defne.gerceker
Defne Gerceker, Turkish-American junior tennis player ranked No. 31 nationally
Defne Gerceker, Turkish-American junior tennis player ranked No. 31 nationally
Defne Gerceker shares her Turkish junior tennis journey, U12 doubles finalist achievement, national ranking, and dream of becoming an Olympic champion.
Defne Gerceker, Turkish-American junior tennis player ranked No. 31 nationally

Defne Gerceker · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Defne Gerceker. I’m 11 years old. I was born on August 4, 2015. I am Turkish and American, and I live in Istanbul.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Turkish and English.
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?
My dad also plays tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
My tennis club is ENKA.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is Furkan Atabay.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train five days a week, three hours every day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
This answer was not provided.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My national ranking is No. 107.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far is being a U12 doubles finalist.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Albania and Türkiye.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
This answer was not provided.
What is your next goal?
My goal for 2026 is to be in the Top 5.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to be an Olympic champion.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
The tennis player I would most like to meet is Carlos Alcaraz because I am just as fast as him, and I want to learn some of his drop shots.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy arts, gymnastics, running, dancing, and hanging out with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my mom.
Defne, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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