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Avelina Sayfetdinova Headshot 9-30-25

Avelina Sayfetdinova

Sayfetdinova joined Tarleton State Athletics ahead of the 2025-26 season after a collegiate tennis career at Texas Tech.
 
The former Red Raider was a team captain and a two-time All-American, helping lead Texas Tech to two Big 12 Championships during her career. She earned multiple First Team All-Big 12 selections and collected individual honors while competing at the highest level of collegiate tennis.
 
A Moscow native, Sayfetdinova was recognized with academic honors throughout her career. She graduated from Texas Tech in 2025 with a degree in Business and Sport Management, and is now pursuing her master’s degree at Tarleton State.
 
During her career at Texas Tech, Avelina played a role in the Red Raiders’ rise as a team player. As a captain on court, she also was a representative for tennis at SAAC. She helped guide the team and gave ideas on the weekly meetings with SAAC. Her leadership and consistency made her one of the most successful players in program history.
 
Prior to college, Sayfetdinova competed at a high level in junior tennis, playing for the national Russian tennis team.