Türkiye Shines with Three Team Golds at the 2025 JOOLA Europe Youth Series in Cappadocia

In the first part of the 2025 JOOLA Europe Youth Series Türkiye Open held in Nevşehir, Cappadocia, the host nation Türkiye claimed three gold medals in the team events. Türkiye triumphed in the Under 15 Boys’ and Girls’ Team events, as well as the Under 13 Girls’ Team event. Meanwhile, Greece secured gold in the Under 13 Boys’ Team event.

In the Under 15 Girls’ Team final, Türkiye 1 narrowly defeated Germany 1 in a thrilling 3-2 encounter. Nil BASARAN and Ayten Ceren KAHRAMAN represented Türkiye, while Rhea Zhu CHEN and Lotta ROTHFUSS played for Germany.

In the Under 15 Boys’ Team final, Türkiye 1 overcame Germany 1 in four matches. Kenan KAHRAMAN and Kuzey GÜNDOĞDU of Türkiye secured the win over Jannis WÜRZBERGER and Jonathan GAISER of Germany. KAHRAMAN stood out by winning both of his singles and the doubles match.

In the Under 13 Girls’ Team final, Türkiye 1 defeated Türkiye 2 3-1. Duru Beril TOK gave the second team an early lead alongside Belinay DAVUŞ, but Armin AYDIN and Ela Su YÖNTER from the first team responded strongly. YÖNTER was the star performer, winning all three of her matches.

In the Under 13 Boys’ Team final, Greece 1 clinched gold by defeating Türkiye 1 in four matches. Theofanis MARKOULAKIS and Nikolaos ALEXIDIS led the Greek side against Ali Enes SEREN and Aras AYDIN of Türkiye. MARKOULAKIS was instrumental, securing three wins in the final.

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