“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and compete in Grand Slams.”
Tugce Bingul tennis player born in 2013 is a Turkish junior tennis player competing in the U14 category. Based in İzmir, she is developing her game through regular training and UTR tournaments, with the goal of competing at a higher level.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👧 Tugce Bingul | Biography, April 2026
| Full Name | Tugce Bingul |
| Date of birth | January 8, 2013 |
| Nationality | Turkish 🇹🇷 |
| Residence | İzmir, Turkey |
| Age started tennis | 10 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| Turkey tennis ranking | |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 5.xx |
| Tennis club | Altın Raket Tenis Kulübü |
| Coaches | Dorukcan Kökver |
| Sponsors | |
| @tugce.bingul |
🎙️ Tugce Bingul | Interview, April 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Tugce Bingul. I am 13 years old. I was born on January 8, 2013. I am Turkish and I live in İzmir, Turkey.
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 10.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only one.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Altın Raket Tennis Club.
What is your coaching team?
My head coach is Doruk Hoca, and I work with my coaching team at the club, who support my development.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train almost every day, including on-court practice, match play, fitness training, and sometimes recovery sessions. I focus on improving both my technical skills and physical strength.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My biggest strengths are my determination and consistency during matches. I am working on improving my mental strength and handling pressure better on important points.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is U14, but I do not have a national ranking yet.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my biggest achievements is becoming the UTR U14 Girls Champion at a tournament held at In or Out.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
So far, I have mainly competed in tournaments in Turkey and Cyprus, and I aim to play more internationally.
Do you have any sponsors?
Currently, I do not have sponsors, but I am working towards earning sponsorship opportunities in the future.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to improve my UTR rating, win more tournaments, and compete at a higher level.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a professional tennis player and compete in Grand Slams.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would love to meet Elena Rybakina to learn from her mindset, because she is very confident and has experience at the highest level.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with friends, listening to music, and relaxing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I dedicate this interview to my coaches, my club, and everyone who supports me.
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