University of Minnesota Athletics

2024-25 Tennis Roster

Arina Valitova
Photo by: Bjorn Franke
Valitova_Arina, celebration
Photo by: Bjorn Franke
Valitova_Arina
Photo by: Bjorn Franke
Valitova_Arina, celebration
Photo by: Bjorn Franke
Arina Valitova

Arina Valitova

  • Class:
    Junior
  • Height:
    5-8
  • High School:
    American Academy (Prague)
  • Hometown:
    Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Prev School:
    Rutgers
  • Major:
    Developmental Psychology
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
Cinematic: Gophers-Maryland
Tuesday, April 01
Mic'd Up: Coach Anastasia Pennington
Tuesday, March 18
Mic'd Up: Anali Kocevar
Wednesday, March 05
Aiva Schmitz Wins Third Set Tiebreaker
Wednesday, March 05