👦 Kağan Ateş Ünal | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025

“I want to represent my country at Wimbledon, Roland-Garros and the Olympic Games.”

Meet Kağan Ateş Ünal, Turkish tennis player, talent junior boy who lives in Antalya, Turkey and competing in U10 tennis category.

📘 Kağan Ateş Ünal | Biography, September 2025

🏠 Antalya, Turkey

🌍 Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey.
⛱️ It’s very popular for its beaches, where families swim and play in the sun.
🏛️ The city has old Roman ruins, like Hadrian’s Gate and ancient theaters.
🌳 There are also waterfalls and mountains nearby, great for adventures.
🍉 Antalya is known for its fresh fruit, tasty food, and fun markets.

🎙️Kağan Ateş Ünal | Interview, September 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Kağan Ateş Ünal, 9 years old, my birthdate is February 10, 2016.
I live in Turkey in the city of Antalya.

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?
There are no tennis players in my family, but my grandfather is a former professional volleyball player.

In which club do you train tennis?
My tennis club is Finike Tennis.

Who is your tennis coach?
My tennis coach is Çağlar Afşar.

How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train 9 hours a day, 5 days a week.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
Under-10
The points system will start when I turn 10.

What are your best tennis performances?

• I have won the Turkish championship götür times so far.🙏
• 8 yo, Lara Tennis Club – Antalya Turkey winter series
• 9 yo, Lara Tennis Club- Antalya Turkey summer series
• 9 yo, Taç Spor Club- İstanbul Turkey weekend series
• 10 yo, Kültürpark Tennis Club- İzmir Turkey weekend series

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I haven’t participated in a tennis tournament abroad yet, but I will soon.

Do you have any sponsors?
I don’t have a sponsor for now.

What tennis racket do you play with?
I play with a Babolat tennis racket.

What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become a national tennis player.
I want to represent my country at Wimbledon, Roland-Garros and the Olympic Games.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Of course, Federer, Nadal and Alcaraz are my favorites.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Playing volleyball, chess, watching tennis matches and swimming

Thank you Tennis papers🙏

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

🎾 Kağan Ateş Ünal | Tennis playing, September 2025

💪 Kağan Ateş Ünal | Physical training, September 2025