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Coach Silverio Signs Stellar Two-Player Class

Eigelsbach and Rhodes are ‘All Irish’
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Alison Silverio

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Notre Dame women’s tennis head coach Alison Silverio announced the signings of two standout talents on Wednesday afternoon in Emily Eigelsbach and Reiley Rhodes. 

Eigelsbach is one of Germany’s top junior prospects who boasts a top-25 junior world ranking. Rhodes is a blue-chip recruit from Annapolis Maryland, who was ranked as high as No. 1 in the class of 2028. Rhodes will be graduating one year early to join the Fighting Irish.

Emily EigelsbachEmily Eigelsbach

“From our initial Zoom call to the moment Emily and her family stepped on campus, we knew she belonged here. Emily brings an extraordinary level of playing experience, including her incredible Elite 8 run at Junior Wimbledon this past summer. Beyond her fierce competitiveness, discipline, and work ethic, Emily possesses a joyful spirit that brightens every situation. She completely embodies what it means to be an elite teammate, student, and champion. We are honored to welcome Emily to our team and to the Notre Dame family!”

Coach Silverio

Eigelsbach has achieved a career-high ITF junior world ranking of No. 24. The top-junior prospect has also reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 1097. 

Over the 2026 season, Eigelsbach made a run to the Junior Wimbledon quarterfinals, defeating the No. 3-ranked junior player in the world. She also competed in the main draw of the US Open Junior Championships and made her junior Grand Slam main draw debut in doubles at the Junior French Open.  

She has won 13 ITF junior titles, comprising eight singles and five doubles crowns. She has posted a 38-11 record in ITF junior main-draw matches in 2026, which includes two J200 titles (Punta Cana and Marsa) and a J60 title in Frankfurt. 

Eigelsbach is also a member of the German national team.

Reiley RhodesReiley Rhodes

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Reiley to our class of 2027. When I first watched her play, Reiley stood out as a ruthless competitor who lays everything on the line to figure it out and get the job done. She embraces challenges, loves winning in everything she does, and brings a passionate drive for excellence that will make an immediate impact on our team culture. Reiley is ready to attack this next chapter and deliver for our program and the Notre Dame community. We are beyond excited for her to officially join the Irish family!”

Coach Silverio

Rhodes is currently ranked No. 8 overall in Girls’ Class of 2028 rankings. She has also achieved a top-150 ITF junior world ranking. 

Rhodes, who trains at the elite Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland, has won six ITF junior titles (three singles and three doubles crowns). Some of those highlights include a J100 singles title in Chestertown, Maryland, this past August, and sweeping the singles and doubles championships at the J60 Arequipa in Peru in 2024. 

Rhodes has also been a constant competitor at the USTA national championship level across multiple age groups. Highlights include: a USTA National Indoor Championships Girls' 14s singles finalist; a 2024 USTA National Clay Court doubles champion; a Round of 16 showing at the 2026 USTA Billie Jean King Girls 18s National Championships. In addition, she was a Girls 16s doubles finalist at the 2025 Orange Bowl International. 

Lastly, adding yet another accolade to her resume, Rhodes represented Team USA at the Rod Laver IC Cup. 

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