👦 Eymen Recep Günden | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and represent Turkey in Grand Slam tournaments.”

Meet Eymen Recep Günden, Turkish boy junior tennis player who lives in Istanbul, Turkey and competing in Green Ball tennis category.
Eymen is an ambitious young athlete who is already collecting trophies — he always fights until the last point!

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

📘 Eymen Recep Günden | Biography, October 2025

🌉 Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷

🏛️ A breathtaking city where Europe meets Asia, rich with history, culture, and color.
🕌 Home to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar, every corner tells a story.
🌊 The Bosphorus Strait glitters between continents, connecting ancient beauty with modern life.
☕ With its tea, delicious food, and warm people, Istanbul is a city that never stops inspiring!

🎙️Eymen Recep Günden | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Eymen Recep Günden. I am 9 years old, born in 2016.
I am Turkish and I live in Istanbul, Turkey.

What languages do you speak?
I speak Turkish and I’m learning English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old, in 2021.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only tennis player in my family, but my family always supports me a lot.but they are sports trainers

In which club do you train?
I train at Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Sports Club.

Who are your coaches?
My coach is Kürşat Sönmez.

What is your weekly training routine?
I usually train 5 to 6 days a week. My training includes tennis practice, footwork, and fitness sessions.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My greatest quality is my determination and discipline. I always fight until the last point. I want to keep improving my backhand and serve.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in the Green Ball category. I have strong results in national TTF tournaments.

What has been your greatest achievement?
I have won several TTF tournaments in Orange and Green Ball categories.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
So far, I have played tournaments in Turkey only, but I want to play abroad soon.

Do you have any sponsors?
I don’t have a sponsor yet, but I would like to have one in the future.
I believe that just as a sponsor can contribute to my development — I can also bring added value to my sponsor through the successes I achieve on the court.

What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to keep improving, to win more national tournaments, and to start playing in international events.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a professional tennis player and represent Turkey in Grand Slam tournaments.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite players are Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like playing football, spending time with my friends, and playing video games.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my mom, my dad, and my brother.
I also want to dedicate my future interviews, when I achieve even greater success, to them as well — because I love them very much. ❤️

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

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