Ahmet Kaplan Reaches Grand Slam Final at Roland Garros
National athlete Ahmet Kaplan advanced to the quad singles final at Roland Garros, achieving a first in Turkish tennis history and finishing the tournament as runner-up.
National wheelchair tennis player Ahmet Kaplan achieved the title of being the first Turkish athlete to advance to a Grand Slam singles final at the 2026 Roland Garros tournament by eliminating his seeded opponent.
Clinging to Life Through Tennis
Following an electrical accident he suffered at the age of eight, Ahmet Kaplan reconnected with life through the wheelchair tennis branch and took significant steps in his career.
Paralympic Games Success
The successful athlete had previously achieved a first in this field by managing to advance to the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Historic Victory in the Semi-Finals
Succeeding in defeating the number 1 seed Sam Schröder in the 2026 Roland Garros semi-final match, the national athlete wrote his name in the final.
First Turk in a Grand Slam Final
With this result, Ahmet Kaplan became the first Turkish wheelchair tennis player to earn the right to compete in a Grand Slam singles final.
Completed the Tournament in Second Place
Defeated by his opponent Niels Vink with sets of 6-3 and 6-4 in the final match, Kaplan completed the tournament in second place, bringing great pride.