University of Minnesota Athletics
2024-25 Tennis Roster
Valitova, Arina
Arina Valitova
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-8
- High School:
- American Academy (Prague)
- Hometown:
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Prev School:
- Rutgers
- Major:
- Developmental Psychology
Bio
2025 SPRING SEASON
Notched a 4-5 singles record • went 5-12 in doubles • primarily played at No. 4 singles • notable singles wins against Boise State and Colorado State • primarily played No. 3 doubles with partner Aiva Schmitz • helped Minnesota clinch the doubles point against Indiana.
2024 FALL SEASON
Notched a 5-4 singles record • went 3-2 in doubles play • finished 3-0 in singles and 2-1 in doubles at the annual Gopher Invitational • went 2-3 in singles and 1-1 in doubles in the consolation rounds at 2024 ITA Central Regional Championships • finished 0-1 in singles and 2-0 in doubles at the CSUN Fall Invitational.
PRIOR TO MINNESOTA
Played at Rutgers University from 2022-2024 • had six wins in singles and doubles action in her sophomore campaign • appeared in 20 matches as a freshman • recorded a straight sets singles win at No. 58 Iowa.
PREP
Winner of the ITF Juniors tournaments in singles and doubles • winner of the Tennis Europe tournaments in singles and doubles • winner of singles J5 in Islamabad in Nov. 2020 • winner of singles J5 in Harare in Dec. 2020 • finalist of singles J4 in Nairobi in July 2021 • winner of doubles J3 in Harare in Nov. 2021 • winner of doubles J4 in Estonia in May 2021in • beach tennis, winner of the Juniors European Championship in doubles • a member of Russian National Beach Tennis Team (U18).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Ekaterina Valitova and Askar Valitova • has a brother, Gleb • bestowed the Mayoral Award in 2018 for outstanding academic achievement in Moscow, Russia • intends to major in developmental psychology
Notched a 4-5 singles record • went 5-12 in doubles • primarily played at No. 4 singles • notable singles wins against Boise State and Colorado State • primarily played No. 3 doubles with partner Aiva Schmitz • helped Minnesota clinch the doubles point against Indiana.
2024 FALL SEASON
Notched a 5-4 singles record • went 3-2 in doubles play • finished 3-0 in singles and 2-1 in doubles at the annual Gopher Invitational • went 2-3 in singles and 1-1 in doubles in the consolation rounds at 2024 ITA Central Regional Championships • finished 0-1 in singles and 2-0 in doubles at the CSUN Fall Invitational.
PRIOR TO MINNESOTA
Played at Rutgers University from 2022-2024 • had six wins in singles and doubles action in her sophomore campaign • appeared in 20 matches as a freshman • recorded a straight sets singles win at No. 58 Iowa.
PREP
Winner of the ITF Juniors tournaments in singles and doubles • winner of the Tennis Europe tournaments in singles and doubles • winner of singles J5 in Islamabad in Nov. 2020 • winner of singles J5 in Harare in Dec. 2020 • finalist of singles J4 in Nairobi in July 2021 • winner of doubles J3 in Harare in Nov. 2021 • winner of doubles J4 in Estonia in May 2021in • beach tennis, winner of the Juniors European Championship in doubles • a member of Russian National Beach Tennis Team (U18).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Ekaterina Valitova and Askar Valitova • has a brother, Gleb • bestowed the Mayoral Award in 2018 for outstanding academic achievement in Moscow, Russia • intends to major in developmental psychology
Behind the Scenes: Media Day
Thursday, September 18
First Practice of 2025
Tuesday, September 09
Cinematic: Gophers-Maryland
Tuesday, April 01
Mic'd Up: Coach Anastasia Pennington
Tuesday, March 18
