San Diego State University women’s tennis player Vesa Gjinaj won the singles flight at the 2026 Aztec Fall Invitational, concluding the three-day tournament hosted by San Diego State on November 9 in San Diego, California. Gjinaj defeated Stanford’s Sein Myoung in a closely contested final, with scores of 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-1).
The match featured momentum shifts as Gjinaj secured the first set, while Myoung responded with a dominant second set. Ultimately, Gjinaj prevailed in the third-set tiebreaker to clinch the title.
Other San Diego State competitors on the final day included Teja Tirunelveli and Vessa Turley. Tirunelveli lost her singles match to Maria Shmakova of the University of San Diego, 7-5, 6-1. Turley retired from her match against Colorado State’s Dylan Voeks. Turley and teammate Tea Lukic are set to compete in the NCAA Doubles Championships beginning November 17 in Athens, Georgia.
CSB Take
Vesa Gjinaj’s victory at the Aztec Fall Invitational highlights the strength developing within the San Diego State Aztecs women’s tennis program. Her singles flight win over strong competition from Stanford demonstrates her competitive resilience as the team progresses through the season. Meanwhile, the upcoming NCAA Doubles Championships will provide valuable postseason exposure for Turley and Lukic, further bolstering the Aztecs’ national presence.
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