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Anastasia Sysoeva Will Spend Grad Year at Notre Dame

Coach Silverio adds veteran presence for the 2026-27 season

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Notre Dame women’s tennis program has added a veteran piece for the future 2026-27 season. Head Coach Alison Silverio announced that Syracuse senior Anastasia Sysoeva will use her final year of eligibility as a grad transfer at Notre Dame. Sysoeva will graduate in the spring of 2026 with a double major in Finance and Information Management & Technology. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Anastasia Sysoeva to the Notre Dame community,” Silverio stated. “Her extensive college playing experience, combined with her professional background, has shaped a winning habit and a competitive prowess. Anastasia brings a level of maturity, enthusiasm, and joy that will strengthen the heart of our unit. Her impact will be felt immediately!”

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Sysoeva is coming off her best semester with the Orange. In doubles, she is currently ranked No. 19 in the country after starting 7-3. In October, Sysoeva and her partner Nelly Knezkova were the ITA New England Regional Runner-Ups. 

In singles, she was even stronger, posting a 9-2 record, good for an 82.0 winning percentage. 

The Sarasota, Florida, native also currently holds a WTA ranking, with a career high of 814. 

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