Kerem Calim – Tennis Player (2013 • Turkey)
“My dream is to break Djokovic’s Grand Slam record.”
Kerem Calim is a tennis player born in 2013, representing Turkey. He currently competes at national level and continues to develop his game through regular training and competitive matches.
Like many junior players featured in our Boys Interviews section, Kerem Calim is progressing on the national junior tennis circuit.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and objectives.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
Kerem Calim | Biography, February 2026
| NAME | Kerem Calim |
| Date of birth | April 1, 2013 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Residence | Ankara, Turkey |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #62 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | |
| Coaches | Melih Gerceker |
| Sponsors | |
| @calim.kerem |
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🏛️ Capital of Turkey, centre of government and institutions
🏰 Dominated by Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk
🏺 Rich in ancient history, from Hittites to Romans
🏙️ A modern city with wide avenues & planned districts
🎓 Strong focus on education, universities & culture
✨ A balanced mix of heritage, modernity & national identity
Kerem Calim | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Kerem Çalım, I am 13 years old, I was born on April 1, 2013.
I am Turkish and I live in Ankara, Turkey.What languages do you speak?Turkish and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?7
Are there other tennis players in your family?No.
In which club do you train?In Ankara.
Who are your coaches?Melih Gerceker.
What is your weekly training routine?I go to training every day after school.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strongest point as a player is my forehand and I need to improve my backhand.
What is your age category and your national ranking?U14.
What have been your greatest successes so far?I won the U12 tournament in Ankara.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Turkey.
Do you have any sponsors?I don’t have any.
What is your goal for 2026?Join the Turkish national team.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to break Djokovic’s Grand Slam record.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I read books.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My family.
Kerem, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
