The WTA 125 tournament series is underway in Antalya, bringing international players together. The event is a collaboration between the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the Turkiye Tennis Federation, and Megasaray Tennis Academy.
Oz Progresses in Singles
Ipek Oz moved into the second round of the singles competition after defeating Ukraine’s Katarina Zavatska in straight sets.
Oz dominated the match, winning 6-0, 6-1. The Turkish player now moves on to face Polish competitor Katarzyna Kawa in the next round, scheduled for the following day.
Doubles Success for Turkish Team
Türkiye also found success in the doubles draw.
Berfu Cengiz and Ipek Oz teamed up to defeat the international pairing of Moyuka Uchijima of Japan and Lucia Bronzetti of Italy.
The Turkish duo secured the match 6-3, 6-0, booking a place in the quarterfinal stage of the doubles competition.
Their next match will see them face the team of Maria Kozyreva of Russia and Iryna Shymanovich of Belarus, as the tournament continues to unfold in Antalya.
Tournament Overview
The tournament is part of the WTA’s mid-tier professional circuit. It is designed to give rising players more opportunities to compete at a high level.