11/11/2026 5:08 PM | Women's Tennis
Maria Aytoyan Joins Bears
The Stacy Savides Director of Women's Tennis Maggie Kane has announced the signing of blue-chip recruit Maria Aytoyan who will join the Bears in January ahead of the spring 2027 season.
Aytoyan is a native of Los Angeles California and attended high school at the Imagine Learning Excellence Academy in Tempe, Arizona. She is one of the nation's top junior prospects, earning blue-chip status while ranking No. 14 nationally and No. 6 in California among the Class of 2027.
"We are absolutely thrilled that Maria is joining us here at Cal. She's one of the top juniors in the country, and we believe she has the tools, the personality and the attitude to do really special things here," Kane said. "Our staff, team and the entire Cal Tennis community are all looking forward to her joining us in January."
Aytoyan has captured an ITF junior singles title and reached the semifinals at multiple J300 tournaments. She also advanced to the doubles final at J300 Indian Wells, showing success in both singles and doubles.
She will begin her collegiate career at Cal in January, competing for the Bears and studying political science.
