Turkish Quad Wheelchair Star Secures Spot in Semifinals at Australian Open

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s world No. 4 quad wheelchair tennis player, Ahmet Kaplan, has secured a spot in the semifinals at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the season.

Kaplan faced Brazil’s Leandro Pena in the quarterfinal match held on Thursday in Melbourne. After a highly competitive 90-minute contest, Kaplan won in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2, showcasing both resilience and tactical skill throughout the match.

With this victory, Kaplan now moves on to face Dutch second seed Sam Schroder in the semifinals, setting up what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the sport’s top-ranked athletes. Kaplan’s progression in the tournament highlights his consistent performance and growing reputation on the international wheelchair tennis stage.

This achievement also marks an important milestone for Turkish wheelchair tennis, demonstrating the increasing competitiveness of Türkiye’s athletes in global tournaments and offering inspiration for aspiring players in the sport.

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