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Tennis is a global sport played both as an individual discipline and in doubles. Children can start from age 5 with mini tennis (a shorter racket, a softer ball and a smaller court). It does a great deal to build discipline, patience and strategic thinking.

Benefits
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Developing strategy
  • Agility
  • Mental toughness
  • Self-confidence
  • Socializing
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersArms (Forearms)CoreLegs

Supporting Muscles

BackChestCalves

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Tall
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Mini tennis: short racket, soft ball, small court

10

Up to age 10

Moving to the full court, basic stroke technique

13

Up to age 13

Tournaments, refining technique

A Family Sports Background Helps
Tennis: Technical know-how and a feel for the racket are passed on directly

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 8–12 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,500 – TRY 8,000

Equipment
Racket (age-appropriate size)₺400–2,000
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Tennis shoes₺500–2,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Tenis Federasyonu

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Leading Clubs in Türkiye
1
İTF Tenis Kulübüİstanbul
2
Sabancı Tenis Kulübüİstanbul
3
Ankara Tenis KulübüAnkara
4
İzmir Tenis Kulübüİzmir
5
Fethiye Tenis KulübüMuğla

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Tennis Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Tennis Training Series — Forehand and Backhand

Forehand and backhand stroke technique, grip and stance work

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Tennis Lesson — All the Strokes

The forehand, backhand, volley, serve and slice — every stroke covered

Tennis News

Cagatay Donmez reaches a new career high in the ATP rankings

Turkish tennis player Cagatay Donmez broke into the top 80 of the ATP rankings, a personal best, after reaching the quarterfinals at the Hamburg tournament. It was recorded as a major milestone for Turkish tennis.

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Turkish Tennis Federation launches a new program for young players

The Turkish Tennis Federation announced that it has expanded its Under-10 Tennis program. Under this program, the aim is to build 200 new tennis courts across Türkiye and to discover young talent.

Hürriyet Spor

Tennis Schools

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İstanbul Tenis İhtisas Kulübü

İstanbul · Ataşehir

₺1,500–3,500/month

Ankara Tenis Kulübü Gençlik Akademisi

Ankara · Çankaya

₺1,000–2,500/month

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