👧 Melis Erdoğan | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“I want to be one of the best tennis players in the world.”

Meet Melis Erdoğan, Turkish girl junior tennis player who lives in Kocaeli, Turkey and competing in Green Ball tennis category.

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

📘 Melis Erdoğan | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Kocaeli, Turkey

🌊 A dynamic city between Istanbul and the Black Sea, known for its industry and natural beauty.
🏞️ Surrounded by mountains, forests, and the Sea of Marmara, it offers great outdoor escapes.
🚗 Home to İzmit, a lively hub with history, museums, and a strong modern spirit.
🌅 With its mix of energy, nature, and culture, Kocaeli is one of Turkey’s most vibrant and growing regions!

🎙️Melis Erdoğan | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My names is Melis Erdoğan, I am 9 years old, I was born on March 29, 2016.
I am Turkish and I live in Kocaeli, Turkey.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Turkish and I learn English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
9 years old

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My brother

In which club do you train tennis?
In Gebze Tenis Kulübü

Who is your tennis coach?
@coachaleynaa, @hikmetsarac.gtk and @coachozankaragoz

What is your weekly training routine?
5 hours a day, 6 days a week

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My greatest quality is my mental toughness and my forehand volley to rally🤟
I need to improve my backhand slice.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I’m at the Green Ball stage, but I sometimes train with the Yellow Ball.

What has been your greatest achievement?
Group winner in a tournament organized by the Turkish Tennis Federation.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Only national tournaments in Turkey.

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What is your goal for 2026?
I want to play in an international tournament one day.

What is your tennis dream?
I want to be one of the best tennis players in the world.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Venus and Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Playing the guitar, singing and painting

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
To my mother, my father and my grandmother.

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