👦 Ertuğrul Güldaş | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to play at Roland-Garros and become world number 1.”

Meet Ertuğrul Güldaş, Turkish boy junior tennis player who lives in Malatya, Turkey and competing in U10 tennis category.
Ertuğrul is an ambitious young player coached by his father.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Ertuğrul Güldaş | Biography, November 2025

🌄 Malatya, Turkey 🇹🇷

🍑 Famous worldwide as the capital of apricots, producing the sweetest dried apricots on Earth!
⛰️ Surrounded by beautiful mountains and valleys, offering peaceful landscapes and rich nature.
🏛️ A city with deep Anatolian history, ancient ruins, and vibrant local traditions.
🧡 Warm people, delicious food, and a calm atmosphere make Malatya a truly welcoming place!

🎙️Ertuğrul Güldaş | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
​My name is Ertuğrul Güldaş, I am 9 years old, born on June 14, 2016.
I am Turkish and I live in Malatya, Turkey.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Turkish and I learn English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
At the age of 5.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My father is a level 2 tennis coach. My mother and my sister also play tennis as a hobby.

In which club do you train tennis?
Malatya Tennis and Mountaineering Sports Club.

Who is your tennis coach?
My tennis coach is my father Mehmet Güldaş and my athletic trainer is Mehmet Onur Vurmaz.

What is your weekly training routine?
I do 3 tennis training sessions daily, plus 2 days of athletic performance training per week.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My strength is my ability to stay calm during matches.
I need to improve my footwork.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in 10-year-old category.

What has been your greatest achievement?
Championship title at the Ankara tennis tournament and top rankings in tournaments across several cities.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Only in Turkey.

Do you have any sponsors?
No, currently no sponsor.

What is your goal for 2026?
To improve and qualify for the Turkish National Team Trials.

What is your tennis dream?
To play at Roland-Garros and become world number 1.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Football, chess, and playing PS5.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
To my father and coach, Mehmet Güldaş, who have contributed significantly to his journey.

Thanks a lot Ertuğrul!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷

🎾 Ertuğrul Güldaş | Tennis playing, November 2025

💪 Ertuğrul Güldaş | Physical training, November 2025