The ENKA Open will bring tennis fans together in Istanbul from 12 to 19 July 2026. The WTA 125 tournament will welcome prominent players from the international tennis circuit to the courts of ENKA Sports Club, while offering experienced Turkish players Çağla Büyükakçay and Ayla Aksu the opportunity to compete for the title on home soil and in front of their home crowd.
The ENKA Open will bring top-level tennis action to Istanbul from 12 to 19 July 2026. Held on the courts of ENKA Sports Club at the Sadi Gülçelik Sports Complex, the tournament will bring accomplished players from around the world together with Turkish tennis fans.
As a WTA 125-level event, the tournament will contribute to the development of tennis culture in Türkiye while providing Turkish players with a highly competitive environment that meets international standards. National players Çağla Büyükakçay and Ayla Aksu will take to the court on home soil as they compete for the title.
An Opportunity for Turkish Players to Compete Internationally on Home Soil
The ENKA Open offers Turkish players an important opportunity to compete at WTA 125 level with the support of their home crowd. The participation of Çağla Büyükakçay, one of the most experienced names in Turkish tennis, and Ayla Aksu, who has recently attracted attention with her performances on the international circuit, is expected to further strengthen local interest and engagement with the tournament.
Taking to the court with the advantage of competing at home, the Turkish players will face international opponents in matches that will be significant both in terms of sporting achievement and increasing the visibility of Turkish tennis.
Tennis Fans Can Enjoy the Action Free of Charge
Held on the courts of ENKA Sports Club at the Sadi Gülçelik Sports Complex, the ENKA Open will be open to spectators free of charge. Over the course of a full week, the tournament will strengthen Istanbul’s tennis atmosphere and bring sports fans closer to some of the leading names in international tennis.
In addition to making professional tennis accessible to a wider audience, the tournament will serve as an inspiring meeting point for young athletes. In line with ENKA Sports Club’s guiding principle, “The Future Belongs to the Youth,” the event will turn the experience of watching top-level competition into a source of inspiration for the tennis players of tomorrow.
A Week of International Tennis on the ENKA Courts
From 12 to 19 July, the ENKA Open will place Istanbul at the heart of the tennis calendar. Featuring performances by international players, the tournament will offer Turkish tennis fans a high level of competition and an exciting match atmosphere, while also contributing to Türkiye’s capacity to host international tennis events.
Sports fans will be able to follow all matches at the ENKA Sports Club courts free of charge throughout the tournament.
