BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech women’s tennis announced the addition of five players into the program on Thursday. The incoming class consists of two all-conference transfers, along with three accomplished high school players.
Arina Gamretkaia
Chisinau, Moldova
Theoretical Lyceum Antioh Cantemir (McNeese State)
Gamretkaia comes to Blacksburg after widely successful stints at Hillsborough Community College and McNeese State.
In the 2024 season, Gamretkaia posted a 15-3 record on Court No. 1 during the spring season, along with a 20-4 mark in doubles on the premiere stage, as well. Her success led to the Moldovan being named the Southland Conference’s Newcomer of the Year, along McNeese State finishing runners-up in the league tournament. Paced by Gamretkaia, the Cowgirls earned their first ITA ranking in program history, coming in at No. 69 in the March 19th team rankings.
In the NJCAA ranks, Gamretkaia was part of Hillsborough Community College’s 2023 national title team. Occupying the Court No. 1 spot in singles and doubles, she claimed both titles in the NJCAA Region 8 Tournament, while being ranked top-2 nationally in both singles and doubles nationally. Gamretkaia, the daughter of Ecaterina Gamretkaia and Polina Gamretkaia, is has a husband, Max Calincov, and a sister, Polina.
Tara Gorinsek
Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia
Gimnazija Ptuj (UT Arlington)
Gorinsek joins the Hokies following three seasons at UT Arlington that included four All-WAC selections, including first team all-conference in singles during the 2023-24 season. Playing primarily at No. 1 singles with an overall record of 11-8, she picked up WAC Singles Player of the Week honors for her straight-set win over No. 113 Natasha Pueshe (Grand Canyon).
In her sophomore season, Gorinsek was named first team All-WAC in doubles, occupying the No. 1 spot for UT Arlington. The Slovenian also earned second team All-WAC in singles for her work at No. 2 for most of the season. Gorinsek’s freshman season was also notable, as she was named second team All-Sun Belt in a 22-win campaign.
Prior to college, Gorinsek had a successful junior career, reaching the semifinals at the U18 Summer National Championship and the Senior Winter National Championship in 2020, along winning the U18 Masters Vice title. An accomplished basketball player, as well, Gorinsek is the daughter of Primoz and Aleksandra Gorinsek, and has a brother, Luka.
Elizabeth Mendoza
Glen…
Arina Gamretkaia
Chisinau, Moldova
Theoretical Lyceum Antioh Cantemir (McNeese State)
Gamretkaia comes to Blacksburg after widely successful stints at Hillsborough Community College and McNeese State.
In the 2024 season, Gamretkaia posted a 15-3 record on Court No. 1 during the spring season, along with a 20-4 mark in doubles on the premiere stage, as well. Her success led to the Moldovan being named the Southland Conference’s Newcomer of the Year, along McNeese State finishing runners-up in the league tournament. Paced by Gamretkaia, the Cowgirls earned their first ITA ranking in program history, coming in at No. 69 in the March 19th team rankings.
In the NJCAA ranks, Gamretkaia was part of Hillsborough Community College’s 2023 national title team. Occupying the Court No. 1 spot in singles and doubles, she claimed both titles in the NJCAA Region 8 Tournament, while being ranked top-2 nationally in both singles and doubles nationally. Gamretkaia, the daughter of Ecaterina Gamretkaia and Polina Gamretkaia, is has a husband, Max Calincov, and a sister, Polina.
Tara Gorinsek
Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia
Gimnazija Ptuj (UT Arlington)
Gorinsek joins the Hokies following three seasons at UT Arlington that included four All-WAC selections, including first team all-conference in singles during the 2023-24 season. Playing primarily at No. 1 singles with an overall record of 11-8, she picked up WAC Singles Player of the Week honors for her straight-set win over No. 113 Natasha Pueshe (Grand Canyon).
In her sophomore season, Gorinsek was named first team All-WAC in doubles, occupying the No. 1 spot for UT Arlington. The Slovenian also earned second team All-WAC in singles for her work at No. 2 for most of the season. Gorinsek’s freshman season was also notable, as she was named second team All-Sun Belt in a 22-win campaign.
Prior to college, Gorinsek had a successful junior career, reaching the semifinals at the U18 Summer National Championship and the Senior Winter National Championship in 2020, along winning the U18 Masters Vice title. An accomplished basketball player, as well, Gorinsek is the daughter of Primoz and Aleksandra Gorinsek, and has a brother, Luka.
Elizabeth Mendoza
Glen…
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