Wayne State University Athletics

Women's Tennis 8/20/2025 1:00:00 PM Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Women's Tennis Signs Two Freshmen For 2025-26 Squad

DETROIT -- Wayne State University women's tennis head coach Yahsha Moore has added two freshmen for the 2025-26 academic year. Joining the Warriors later this month are Selin Kayakent (Bursa, Turkey / Bilfen Anatolian) and Rebecca Laynes (Saginaw, Mich. / Heritage).

Moore, who begins her second full season as head coach this fall, has been a member of the WSU tennis coaching staff since 2017. Including her time as the interim head coach, Moore has compiled a 31-8 record, won two GLIAC regular-season titles, one conference tournament championship, two NCAA Midwest Regional titles, along with two victories at the NCAA Finals as the Warriors advanced to the Elite Eight in both 2024 and 2025.

"I am very excited to add both Selin and Becca to our roster," stated Moore. "They are two players that I think will come in and help add more depth to our team. They also seem like they will mesh well with the system and culture we have developed. I can't wait to see what they both add to our team, and I'm sure they will fit in nicely."

Selin Kayakent, Fr., 5-7, Bursa, Turkey / Bilfen Anatolian
High School: A 2025 graduate of Bilfen Anatolian High School ... played for tennis academy coach Serkan Deniz Yenigun ... competed in numerous tournaments during final year of high school ... advanced to the doubles final of the J30 Mostar in September of 2024 with partner Anastasia Timoshenko ... the duo posted a pair of three-set wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals, before falling 6-4, 7-5 in the finals ... best singles performances were two wins in the main draw at the J30 Istanbul in October of 2024, and two victories at the J30 Plovdiv in November of 2024 ... also competed in volleyball ... was an academic honors student.

Personal: Full name -- Selin Kayakent ... born on December 14, 2007, in Bursa, Turkey ... daughter of Selim and Nukhet Kayakent ... father played in the Turkish Football Federation ... has a younger brother, Bulut ... first name is pronounced SE-lin ... is undecided on academic major.

Rebecca Laynes, Fr., 5-2, Saginaw, Mich. / Heritage
High School: A 2025 graduate of Saginaw Heritage High School ... graduated Magna Cum Laude ... was a four-time letterwinner for the Hawks ... served as a team captain as a senior ... earned First Team All-Saginaw Valley League honors in 2025 ... selected to the 2023 Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association Division 2 All-State First Team ... won her first round singles match at No. 1 singles against WSU teammate Dessyre Obedencio ... won the 2024 Girls 18s Spring Open Tournament at Wildwood Racquet Club in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Personal: Full Name -- Rebecca A. Laynes ... born on October 19, 2007, in Saginaw, Mich. ... daughter of Dominador and Marivic Laynes ... has one older brother, Timothy, and one older sister, Sabrina ... Sabrina was a four-year (2019-23) letterwinner for the Warriors ... plans on majoring in Exploratory Sciences.

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Players Mentioned

Sabrina Laynes: 5' 3"; Senior

Selin Kayakent: 5' 7"; Freshman

Rebecca Laynes: 5' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Sabrina Laynes
: 5' 3"; Senior

Selin Kayakent
: 5' 7"; Freshman

Rebecca Laynes
: 5' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Sabrina Laynes

Selin Kayakent

Rebecca Laynes

Players Mentioned

Sabrina Laynes

Selin Kayakent

Rebecca Laynes