"Seva provides a lot of character to the team and helps keep things loose. She played some of her best tennis in the fall, and I look for that to carry her through the spring. She has the game to play a high level." --Coach Bobby Kleinecke

A fun-loving player who works hard and continues to improve her all-court game while competing for playing time…A baseliner with relentless groundstrokes, hits two-handed off both sides…Is consistent with her groundstrokes, but also has become more proficient at looking for shots that give her another weapon…A tenacious competitor.

2002-03 (FRESHMAN): Was a mainstay in the Aggies' singles lineup in her inaugural season…Posted an overall record of 16-22, including 12-16 in dual matches, as well as 7-4 in Big 12 competition…Played the majority of her dual matches at No. 6 singles …Twice had a season-high four-match winning streak…Teamed with freshman cohort Nicki Mechem at No. 3 doubles, where the pair posted a 10-10 mark in dual matches, including a 5-3 record in conference play.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played one year at the Walker School in Marietta, Georgia, after moving from Juneau, Alaska…Was named the Cobb County Player of the Year in 2002…In juniors, received the Indoor National Sportsmanship Award for 16s and the Zonal Sportsmanship Award for 14s …Was ranked as high as 32nd nationally in 16s…In 18s, was No. 5 in the USTA Southern Section and ranked as high as 60th in the national rankings…Made official recruiting visits to LSU, University of Richmond and Indiana University, in addition to Texas A&M.

PERSONAL: Seva Istas Iwinski is the daughter of Steve and Joyce Iwinski…Has two younger sisters, Kyla and Jenny, who are both national tennis players…Hobbies include dancing, writing, working out and hanging out with friends…Began playing tennis when she was eight years old…Most memorable moment of A&M career is beating Texas in Austin…Majoring in environmental sciences, career ambition is to work in her father's business in environmental science…Born October 29, 1983, in Juneau, Alaska.

IWINSKI UP CLOSE
The person who has had the greatest impact on my athletic career… my mother
The person on the team who can always make me laugh… Nicki
Being at A&M has taught me… to work hard in everything you do and to remember what is important to you. College can throw some curves at you and as much as I would love to go back and redo them, they only make you a stronger, more experienced person.
The person I would like to switch places with for a day… J. Lo
Something I've always wanted to do but haven't… skydive
The best advice I've ever received… You can do it if you let yourself believe it.
If I could be any superhero, I would be… Captain Planet
Favorite childhood toy… my big strawberry bin
Favorite vacation spot is… Boca Raton
Favorite restaurant in Bryan/College Station… Cheddars