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Istanbul Racket Partnerwith Çağkan Yılmaz

Experience

Two decades on court.

From junior tennis at age four to international pickleball draws, this experience shapes every session.

As a player

A lifetime on court. A competitive mindset.

I started playing tennis at four and have spent more than 20 years developing my game across racket sports. My background combines competitive tennis, experience hitting with ATP-ranked players and international pickleball competition.

PPA Challenger Main Draw Competitor

Tampa, Florida

20+

years of racket sports experience

Since age 4 · Approximately 30,000 hours of tennis experience

Experience hitting with ATP-ranked players

As a coach

Your level. Your goals. A considered approach.

Since 2018, I’ve coached players with different backgrounds, abilities and ambitions. My approach combines clear instruction, purposeful practice and training adapted to the person on the other side of the net.

Coaching since 2018

  1. 01

    Build your foundation

    Welcoming private tennis and pickleball sessions for beginners, with clear instruction and a comfortable introduction to the game.

  2. 02

    Develop your game

    Personalized training focused on technique, tactical decisions and the areas that matter most to your progress.

  3. 03

    Train to compete

    Purposeful drills, demanding rallies and professional sparring for advanced and competitive players, subject to a suitable level match.

Experienced in coaching international players and welcoming visitors who want to keep playing while in Istanbul.

Let’s build a session around your game.

Çağkan Yılmaz at the Tampa Bay PPA Challenger Series

Your next session starts here.

Tell me when you’re in Istanbul, where you’re staying and what you’d like to play.

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