Esen won six ITF doubles titles and reached career-high WTA rankings of 504 in singles (on 9 July 2012) and No.

Her parents have a Turkish origin from Kardzhali, Bulgaria, and her ancestors came from Konya.

Her mother Nebahat is from Ardino, and has been her coach, managing her and her sister’s Lütfiye careers.

Esen made her WTA Tour main-draw debut at the 2008 Gastein Ladies in the doubles event, partnering Stefanie Haidner.

She also played in the doubles event of the 2010 İstanbul Cup, partnering Derya Turhan.