2025-26 Women's Tennis Roster
Aranai Martinez
- Class:
- Freshman
- Prev School:
- CIDEAD
- Height:
- 6-0
- Hometown:
- Vigo, Spain
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I liked many things about Liberty, including the campus, team, facilities, and coaching staff. I had a good feeling when I spoke with the head coach and got a good vibe about this place where I could give 100% in tennis and as a person.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I just like to listen to music before playing and eat well after a hard game.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents. They always gave me everything so I could play this sport, and I can't thank them enough for everything they’ve sacrificed for my passion for tennis and sports in general. They will always be my greatest inspiration.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I won the Spanish team championship this year, and when I got my first victory in a professional tournament.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father was a professional handball player, and my mother was a swimmer.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is breakfast. I've always loved eating in the morning after going hours without food. I've been having milk with “Cola Cao” and cereal with orange juice for years.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
WhatsApp
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading and playing basketball
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki
What is your favorite possession and why?
A husky stuffed animal that an important person in my life gave me.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
“That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
The Maldives, I love the beach and that place looks like a paradise.
- Secured three doubles championships titles at ITF events, including singles and doubles titles at the J30 Gijon and a J30 Aviles doubles title
- Finished as a doubles finalist at the J20 Silla and Villena
- Secured a semifinalist or runner-up finish in eight tournaments
- Has participated in six ITF Pro Tour events
- At the time of signing, was the No. 8 U18 women’s athlete in Spain and No. 48 overall women’s athlete
- Ranked as high as No. 705 in the ITF Junior Rankings
- Held a UTR (Universal Tennis) as high as 9.01 in singles and an 8.86 in doubles
- Secured a career high 22.2 WTN (World Tennis Number)
Personal
- Daughter of Adolfo Martinez and Raquel Quintana
- Intends to major in business
- Birthday is Sept. 24
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I liked many things about Liberty, including the campus, team, facilities, and coaching staff. I had a good feeling when I spoke with the head coach and got a good vibe about this place where I could give 100% in tennis and as a person.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I just like to listen to music before playing and eat well after a hard game.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents. They always gave me everything so I could play this sport, and I can't thank them enough for everything they’ve sacrificed for my passion for tennis and sports in general. They will always be my greatest inspiration.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I won the Spanish team championship this year, and when I got my first victory in a professional tournament.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father was a professional handball player, and my mother was a swimmer.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is breakfast. I've always loved eating in the morning after going hours without food. I've been having milk with “Cola Cao” and cereal with orange juice for years.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading and playing basketball
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki
What is your favorite possession and why?
A husky stuffed animal that an important person in my life gave me.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
“That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
The Maldives, I love the beach and that place looks like a paradise.
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