👧 Nehir Aydoğan | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My biggest dream is to play at Wimbledon and become the world number 1.”

Meet Nehir Aydoğan, Turkish girl junior tennis player who lives in Kocaeli, Turkey and competing in U10 tennis category.
Nehir still hasn’t lost a match in competition!

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

📘 Nehir Aydoğan | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Kocaeli, Turkey

🌍 Kocaeli is an industrial and cultural city in northwestern Turkey, near the Sea of Marmara.
⛰️ Surrounded by mountains and forests, it’s also close to natural beauties like Kartepe, perfect for skiing and hiking.
🏛️ The city blends modern industry with historic landmarks and traditional bazaars.
🌊 With its coastline, parks, and proximity to Istanbul, Kocaeli offers both energy and relaxation.

🎙️Nehir Aydoğan | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Nehir Aydoğan, and I am a young and passionate tennis player from Turkey.

What languages ​​do you speak?

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was five years old, inspired by my parents who both enjoy the sport as a hobby. Since then, tennis has become a central part of my life and my biggest passion.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My parents

In which club do you train tennis?
I currently train at İzmit Tennis Club.

Who is your tennis coach?
The coaches who helped me fall in love with tennis and guided my development are Sezer Öztürk and Barış Şipal.
I now train under Coach Ali Kolburan professionally with fitness guidance from Emre Kara and Burak Ören.

What is your weekly training routine?
Each week, I complete 15–20 hours of tennis training and 4 hours of fitness sessions.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I currently compete in the U10 category.
In Turkey, players start collecting official ranking points in the U12 category, and I will be eligible to participate after October 14, 2026.

What are your best tennis results?
I have won all my matches in the U8, U9, and U10 categories — I have never lost a match.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
So far, I have only played tournaments in Turkey.

What is the first country you dream of playing in?

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

What is your tennis dream?
My biggest dream is to play at Wimbledon and become the world number 1 in women’s tennis.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite players are Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, and one day, I would love to meet and play with them.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I have been playing the piano since I was five years old, which helps me improve focus and creativity.

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

🎾 Nehir Aydoğan | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Nehir Aydoğan | Physical training, October 2025