Winners Crowned at 16th Amed Cup Tennis Tournament
The 16th Amed Cup Tennis Tournament, organised by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, has come to an end after 354 players competed across four categories over 10 days. Following the final matches, trophies and awards were presented to the top-placed players by Co-Mayors Serra Bucak and Emin Ay, alongside members of the municipal council.
Organised annually by the Department of Youth and Sports Services, the 16th Amed Cup Tennis Tournament concluded with the final matches at the 500 Evler Sports Complex in the Kayapınar district. Matches throughout the tournament were held at four different venues across the city.
354 Players Compete on Court Over 10 Days
The tournament was organised to encourage young people and adults to take up tennis, promote the city’s growing tennis culture and bring tennis enthusiasts together. A total of 354 players from different age groups took part.
Throughout the tournament, players took to the courts to compete for titles and top positions in their respective categories. The 10-day programme concluded with the final matches between the players who had progressed through the rounds at the four venues.
Matches Held in Four Categories
The 16th Amed Cup Tennis Tournament featured four categories: Junior Men, Junior Women, Adult Women and Adult Men. Players competed for first place and a place in the final in their respective categories.
Matches, held under the supervision of referees, took place at the 75 Mahabad Indoor Tennis Courts, 500 Evler Sports Complex, Ersin Tatar Park Tennis Courts operated by Bağlar Municipality, and Parkorman Tennis Court. The final stage was held at the 500 Evler Sports Complex.
Winners and Runners-up Announced in All Four Categories
Following the final matches, the top-placed players in all four categories were confirmed. In the Adult Women’s category, Heja Ekmekçi took first place, followed by Hafize Alpergin Fırat in second. In the Junior Women’s category, Dicle Ertaş won the title, with Asmin Görsav finishing runner-up.
Zülküf Polat won the Adult Men’s category, while Orhan Eldemir came second. In the Junior Men’s category, Fırat Kişmir took first place, followed by Mustafa Akan in second.
Co-Mayors and Council Members Present Trophies
After the tournament concluded, trophies were presented to the winners and finalists. Co-Mayors Serra Bucak and Emin Ay, who watched the final matches, presented the trophies and awards alongside municipal council members Özlem Başarı and Ramazan Koç.
The Co-Mayors later played tennis with the participants and congratulated the referees, players and staff.
