“My dream is to become a successful tennis player on a global level.”
Eylul Saridede is a Turkish junior tennis player born in 2016, competing in the U10 category. Based in Istanbul, she is developing her game on the junior circuit, with an aggressive playing style, strong early results, and the ambition to become a successful player at international level.
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.
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👧 Eylul Saridede | Biography, March 2026
| Full Name | Eylul Saridede |
| Date of birth | October 5, 2016 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Residence | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U10 |
| Turkey tennis ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | |
| Tennis club | TED Spor Kulübü |
| Coaches | Kadir Acikalin Kia |
| Sponsors | |
| @sharapova_eylul |
🎙️ Eylul Saridede | Interview, March 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Eylul Saridede. I am 10 years old and I was born on October 5, 2016. I am from Turkey and I live in Istanbul. I am a junior tennis player competing in the U10 category.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Turkish and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 5.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, there are no other tennis players in my family.
In which club do you train?
I train at TED Istanbul.
Who are your coaches?
I train with my coaches Kadir and Kia.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train six days a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My biggest strength is being aggressive and hitting winners to finish the point quickly. I want to improve my foot speed.
What is your age category?
I compete in the U10 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My biggest achievement so far is winning first place in the Consolation Cup in 2025.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
So far, I have played in many different tournaments in Turkey.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any sponsors yet.
What is your goal for the coming years?
My goal is to continue improving my game and play more tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a successful tennis player on a global level.
Which players would you most like to meet and why?
I would love to meet Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer because I really like their energy, intelligence, and creative style of play.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I really enjoy listening to music and dancing for hours.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my dad, who always supports and motivates me.
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