Dariya Abdrakhmanova Class: Junior Hometown: Samara, Russia High School: Samara Sport Liceym Height: 5-7 Experience: 1L

2010-11 (SOPHOMORE): Slow start to the year before heating up to the tune of 5-2 over the end of the fall and start of the dual-match season ... finished with seven overall triumphs, including four in the spring ... enjoyed some success during the fall in doubles play with a quartet of triumphs ... compiled a record of 4-2 when paired with Alexandra Glebova in the fall.

2009-10 (FRESHMAN): Mid-season signee who debuted with UTEP with the onset of the 2010 dual-match season ... compiled team-high five wins at No. 1 singles ... assumed No. 1 position following injury to Martina Trierweiler, and handled transition with ease ... rolled to a record of 4-1 through first five matches at top slot before enduring a challenging conlusion to the campaign ... impacted doubles play with a quartet of victories, including a 3-3 mark when paired with Carolina DeLuca at No. 1 doubles.

PRIOR TO UTEP: Won regional championships in both singles and doubles in 2008 & 2009 as part of Samara Sport Liceym ... has been an annual member of the Samara All-Region squad since 2004 ... rated as high as 36th nationally in 16s ... led her squad to a third-place showing at a prestigious Russian High School Event ... was a solid student, as well, who earned a pair of academic honors ... recognition was for achievements in biology and physical education.

PERSONAL: Began playing tennis at the age of seven ... enjoys watching Roger Federer compete ... daughter of Ravil and Natalia Abdrakhmanova ... father played pro soccer in the USSR ... he was a member of FC Krylya Sovetov ... parents reside in Samara, Russia ... is an only child ... born June 9, 1991, in Nebit Dag, Turkmenistan (USSR).