University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Tennis Roster
Yinong Ma
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-9
- High School:
- RGSG Nanjing
- Hometown:
- Shenzhen, China
- Prev School:
- St. Thomas
- Major:
- Media and Cinema Culture
2026 SPRING SEASON
Posted a 6–6 singles record and went 10–9 in doubles • clinched the match-deciding point in a 4–3 win over Colorado State on Feb. 8 • primarily competed at No. 6 singles • recorded notable singles wins over Colorado State, St. Thomas, Wyoming, and North Dakota • primarily played at No. 3 doubles • secured a 7–5 upset win over No. 57 Ellie Blackford and Matilde Morais to clinch the doubles point for the Gophers against Michigan State with partner Arina Valitova.
2025 FALL SEASON
Posted a 2-6 singles record • went 5-5 in doubles • finished 1-2 in singles and 4-1 in doubles at the annual Gopher Invitational • appeared in matches at the Cyclone Invite and ITA Central Regional Championships in both singles and doubles.
2025 SPRING SEASON
Notched a 1-0 singles record • went 2-4 in doubles • earned a singles win against St. Thomas on Feb. 8, contributing to Minnesota’s team victory • primarily played No. 3 doubles • notable doubles victories against Colorado State and St. Thomas.
2024 FALL SEASON
Notched a 3-4 singles record • went 2-2 in doubles play • finished 1-2 in singles and 1-1 in doubles at the annual Gopher Invitational • advanced to the round of 32 with Anlin Xie at 2024 ITA Central Regionals in doubles • went 1-2 in singles consolation play and 1-1 in main draw doubles at 2024 ITA Central Regional Championships.
PRIOR TO MINNESOTA
Played at St.Thomas University in 2023-2024 • Played in all 21 singles matches • finishing with a record of 14-4 • set a DI program record in singles wins in a single season • competed in 21 doubles matches with 10 wins at the No. 1 spot.
PREP
Won the 2021 Capital Tennis Association singles championship.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Xijianrui • has one sibling (Yutong) • Intends to major in media and cinema culture
Posted a 6–6 singles record and went 10–9 in doubles • clinched the match-deciding point in a 4–3 win over Colorado State on Feb. 8 • primarily competed at No. 6 singles • recorded notable singles wins over Colorado State, St. Thomas, Wyoming, and North Dakota • primarily played at No. 3 doubles • secured a 7–5 upset win over No. 57 Ellie Blackford and Matilde Morais to clinch the doubles point for the Gophers against Michigan State with partner Arina Valitova.
2025 FALL SEASON
Posted a 2-6 singles record • went 5-5 in doubles • finished 1-2 in singles and 4-1 in doubles at the annual Gopher Invitational • appeared in matches at the Cyclone Invite and ITA Central Regional Championships in both singles and doubles.
2025 SPRING SEASON
Notched a 1-0 singles record • went 2-4 in doubles • earned a singles win against St. Thomas on Feb. 8, contributing to Minnesota’s team victory • primarily played No. 3 doubles • notable doubles victories against Colorado State and St. Thomas.
2024 FALL SEASON
Notched a 3-4 singles record • went 2-2 in doubles play • finished 1-2 in singles and 1-1 in doubles at the annual Gopher Invitational • advanced to the round of 32 with Anlin Xie at 2024 ITA Central Regionals in doubles • went 1-2 in singles consolation play and 1-1 in main draw doubles at 2024 ITA Central Regional Championships.
PRIOR TO MINNESOTA
Played at St.Thomas University in 2023-2024 • Played in all 21 singles matches • finishing with a record of 14-4 • set a DI program record in singles wins in a single season • competed in 21 doubles matches with 10 wins at the No. 1 spot.
PREP
Won the 2021 Capital Tennis Association singles championship.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Xijianrui • has one sibling (Yutong) • Intends to major in media and cinema culture
Senior Salute
Wednesday, April 22
Highlights: Gophers 4, #42 Nebraska 2
Monday, April 20
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Sweep Season Opener
Wednesday, February 04
Cinematic Recap: Gopher Invite
Tuesday, September 30
