Location | 32.cadde, Yenişehir, Mersin |
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Coordinates | 36°47′27″N34°33′05″E / 36.79083°N 34.55139°E |
Owner | Ministry of Youth and Sports |
Capacity | 3000 |
Opened | 2013 |
Mersin Tennis Complex is a multi tennis court constructed for the 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin, Turkey.
At about 36°47′27″N34°33′05″E / 36.79083°N 34.55139°E the tennis complex is situated to the west of the city center. [1] The beeline distance between the complex and the Mediterranean Sea coast is 2,800 metres (9,200 ft).
The complex consists of two blocks. There are two indoor and eight open courts in the complex. [2] The total sitting capacity of the main court is 3000. [1]
At 2013 Mediterranean Games the complex hosted tennis event between 24th and 29 June. [3]
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