👦 Deniz Kocaman – Junior Tennis Player (2014 • Turkey)
“My dream is to become a famous tennis player and win a Grand Slam.”
Deniz Kocaman is a junior tennis player born in 2014, representing Turkey.
He competes at national level and continues to develop his game through regular training and competitive matches.
Like many junior players featured in our Boys Interviews section, Deniz Kocaman is progressing on the national junior tennis circuit.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and objectives.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
📘 Deniz Kocaman | Biography, January 2026
| NAME | Deniz Kocaman |
| Date of birth | March 28, 2014 |
| Nationality | Turkish 🇹🇷 |
| Residence | Bursa,Turkey |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Esa Tenis Kulübü |
| Coaches | Yusuf Topalak Özlem Musaoğlu Emirhan Elmas |
| Sponsors | |
| @deniz.tennis16 |
Bursa, Turkey 🇹🇷 – cradle of Ottoman heritage & green landscapes
🕌 First capital of the Ottoman Empire, rich in history
🏛️ Home to iconic landmarks like the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami)
🌳 Known as Green Bursa for its parks and surrounding nature
🏔️ Set at the foot of Mount Uludağ, a popular winter resort
🍽️ Famous for İskender kebab and traditional cuisine
✨ A harmonious blend of history, nature & Anatolian culture
🎙️Deniz Kocaman | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Deniz Kocaman, I am 12 years old, I was born on March 28, 2014.
I am Turkish and I live in Bursa,Turkey.What languages do you speak?Turkish and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started at age 7.
Are there other tennis players in your family?None.
In which club do you train?ESA Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?Yusuf Topalak, Özlem Musaoğlu, Emirhan Elmas.
What is your weekly training routine?3 hours a week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?I play smartly, but my backhand needs to be better.
What is your age category and your national ranking?12 years old, but I don’t have a ranking.
What have been your greatest successes so far?Provincial championship.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Turkey.
Do you have any sponsors?None.
What is your goal for 2026?To work harder and get into the national team.
What is your tennis dream?To become a famous tennis player and win a Grand Slam.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I like playing football and volleyball.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?To my family and coaches.
Deniz, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
