“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and represent Turkey in major tournaments.”
Guven Badem is a Turkish junior tennis player competing in the U12 category, based in Izmir. He is developing his game on the junior circuit, with multiple national titles and the ambition to join the Turkish National Team.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 Guven Badem | Biography, March 2026
| Full Name | Guven Badem |
| Date of birth | 2014 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Residence | Izmir, Turkey |
| Age started tennis | 6 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| Turkey tennis ranking | #9 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 5.xx |
| Tennis club | CNC Tenis Akademi |
| Coaches | |
| Sponsors | |
| @guvenbadem35 |
🎙️ Guven Badem | Interview, March 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Guven Badem. I am 11 years old. I am from Turkey, and I live in Izmir. I am a junior tennis player competing in the U12 category.
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 6 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only tennis player in my family.
In which club do you train?
I train at CNC Tennis Academy.
Who are your coaches?
I train with my coaches at CNC Tennis Academy. They help me improve my game and become a better player every day.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train almost every day. My routine includes tennis practice, match play, fitness training, and footwork exercises.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My biggest strength is my fighting spirit and focus during matches. I want to improve my serve and become physically stronger.
What is your age category and your national ranking?
I compete in the U12 category in Turkey.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
So far, I have won several national titles in both singles and doubles, and I have also achieved strong results in many competitions.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
So far, I have played tournaments in Turkey, and I hope to compete internationally in the near future.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any sponsors yet, but I hope to have sponsors who will support my tennis career.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to play more tournaments, improve my ranking, and earn a place on the Turkish National Team.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a professional tennis player and represent Turkey in major tournaments.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would most like to meet Novak Djokovic because he is a great champion and an inspiration through his discipline and mentality.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and doing other sports.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my family and my coaches who always support me.
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