The children of the British International School and the Robert College in Istanbul were in for a treat at the TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup on Tuesday, where they joined Sara Tomic for a tennis clinic.
Tomic, who was playing in the qualifying rounds, hit the Garanti Koza Arena to hit some balls with the students. She coached them through baseline drills, then teamed up for a quick doubles match. After the clinic, Tomic signed some balls and took photos with the students.
Greek qualifier Maria Sakkari notched the biggest win of her career in the first round of the TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup, knocking out the No.1 seed Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in straight sets for her first ever Top 50 win.
TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup International Women's Tennis Tournament of the Ages Büyükakçay Swiss Stefanie Voegele 2-0, reached the final by beating rival.
Turkish tennis player Çağla Büyükakçay wins 2016 TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup
Turkish tennis player Çağla Büyükakçay made history as she became the first Turkish woman to win a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles title through a 2-1 win against Danka Kovinic from Montenegro on Sunday.
Initially losing the first set 3-6, Büyükakçay managed to win two sets by 6-2 and 6-3 in the final match of TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Cup played in Garanti Koza Arena.