TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama women’s tennis team welcomes an elite incoming freshman to the program, head coach Jonatan Berhane announced on Thursday. Amina Salibayeva is a standout from Almaty, Kazakhstan and has competed at high levels during her prep years.

“We are excited to have a player like Amina join our program. She has her best tennis in front of her, and we believe she will flourish in our championship culture. She will fit in very well with this team.”

Amina Salibayeva Said

“I’m super excited to be joining the Alabama women’s tennis team! It’s an amazing program with great people and I can’t wait to get on the court, keep improving and be part of the team. Roll Tide!”

Amina Salibayeva

• Ranked No. 4 in the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation (KTF) 18&U
• Listed at No. 7 in the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 14&U
• ATF U16 winner in singles and doubles in Almaty, Kazakhstan (2022)
• Kazakhstan U18 National Champion in singles (2022)
• Champion in singles J60 Osaka (2024)
• Reached both the J100 Almaty and the J60 Osaka final in doubles (2024)
• Won the J60 Offenbach in doubles (2023)
• Reached both the J60 Frankfurt and the J60 Antalya final in doubles (2023)
• Currently holds an International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior World Ranking