University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Tennis Roster

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Photo by: Keya Shapiro
Turan_Deniz
Photo by: Bjorn Franke
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Photo by: Bjorn Franke
Deniz Turan

Deniz Turan

  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Height:
    5-6
  • High School:
    FMV Isik Ayazaga Lisesi
  • Hometown:
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Major:
    Economics
2026 SPRING SEASON
Did not see match action during the season due to injury.

2025 FALL SEASON
Did not see match action during the season due to injury.

2025 SPRING SEASON
Notched a 1-6 singles record • earned her first career dual match singles victory against Florida Gulf Coast.

2024 FALL SEASON 
Notched a 9-2 singles record • went 4-4 in doubles • finished 3-0 in singles and 4-1 in doubles at the annual Gopher Invitational • won the b draw finals of the ITA Central Regional, going 5-0 in singles •  went 0-2 in doubles in the consolation rounds at 2024  ITA Central Regional Championships • finished 1-2 in singles and 0-1 in doubles at the CSUN Fall Invitational.

PREP
Attended high school at FMV Isik Ayazaga Lisesi in Istanbul, Turkey • previously played for the 2024 U18, 2020 U14, and 2018 U12 Turkish National Teams • She holds a current ITF Junior Ranking of 708, and previously notched her career-high of 583 in April 2024.

PERSONAL
Has one sibling, Defne.
Senior Salute
Wednesday, April 22
Highlights: Gophers 4, #42 Nebraska 2
Monday, April 20
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Sweep Season Opener
Wednesday, February 04
Cinematic Recap: Gopher Invite
Tuesday, September 30