Turkish tennis player Altug Celikbilek regains consciousness after brain hemorrhage
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Turkish tennis player Altug Celikbilek, currently ranked 441 in the ATP world rankings, has regained consciousness following a dramatic incident during the semifinals of the ITF tournament in Monastir, Tunisia. According to Bild, the player successfully underwent surgery after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
As planned, Celikbilek was transported to Ankara, Turkey, via an ambulance provided by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He will continue his recovery and treatment in his home country.
After regaining consciousness, Celikbilek was able to speak with his mother, who remains by his side at the hospital. The player will now undergo additional examinations and tests to further assess his condition.
The Turkish Tennis Federation is closely monitoring the situation and has pledged full support to Celikbilek and his family during this challenging time.
Currently ranked as Turkey's second-best tennis player after Ergi Kirkin, who holds the 285th spot in the ATP rankings, Celikbilek has achieved notable success in his career. He has won two ATP Challenger Tour titles in Porto, in 2021 and 2022. His highest-ever ATP ranking was 154, which he reached in 2022.
