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Fall 2005 (Senior): Natalia was 5-4 in singles play during her final tournament season. Her five victories gave Kostenko 82 wins in singles competition, tying her for the Pacific career record. In doubles play she was a combined 6-4 with three partners. Spring 2005 (Junior): Natalia repeated her 27 win performance from her sophomore season in 2005 as she was a combined 27-8 in the 2004-05 season. During the fall, Kostenko was a combined 21-4 at No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 singles position. She was 8-2 at No. 2. In doubles action, she was 15-7 with three doubles partners. Following the season, Natalia was named to the All-Big West First Team as a singles player. Fall 2004 (Junior): During the fall tournament season, Kostenko reached the quarterfinals at the Bulldog Classic and the St. Mary's Invitational, where she reached the semifinals. For the fall, Natalia finished with a 6-3 overall singles record. In doubles play, Natalia was 4-2 with partner Viktoria Szendrei. Spring 2004 (Sophomore): Natalia's sophomore season was the best single season of any tiger all-time as she compiled an overall singles record of 27-8, setting the single season record for wins at the time. During the spring dual match season, Kostenko put together one of the finest runs in program history as she won 15 consecutive matches, a streak that spanned from Feb. 1 - Apr. 17. For her play, Natalia was named to the All-Big West second team in singles. Natalia was 10-10 in doubles competition with partner, Viktoria Hizo, at the No. 2 doubles spot. Fall 2003 (Sophomore): Kostenko started her sophomore season off just as she had left off her inaugural season as she went 9-5 in fall singles competition. Her .643 winning percentage was the highest among the Tigers in the fall. Paired with Nicole Sakai, Natalia went 3-3 in doubles play. Spring 2003 (Freshman): Kostenko had a stellar first year for the Tigers as she went 23-16 overall in singles, including tournament play, for the Tigers primarily playing No. 3 singles. Kostenko secured a win for the Tigers in their final home match versus Idaho on April 3 as she won 6-4, 6-2 over Vida Senci. In double play, Natalia was 4-9 with three different partners. Fall 2002 (Freshman): Natalia was 6-2 as a singles player during her first tournament season. She won the consolation bracket of the Fresno Bulldog Classic, establishing herself as a strong college player for her freshman year. High School: Natalia came to the Tigers after attending High School #65 Extensive English Learning in Rostov-on-don, Russia. She was ranked No. 14 in Girl's Doubles in Russia and also ranked No. 22 in Women's Singles. Personal: Natalia Kostenko was born on April 5, 1985 and is the daughter of Vladimir and Tatyana Kostenko. In her fourth year at Pacific, Natalia is majoring in economics. |
 
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