Anastasia Antal, a two-time All-American at the University of Kansas, has joined the Auburn women’s tennis staff as a volunteer assistant for the 2021-22 season.
Formerly known as Anastasia Rychagova, the Moscow, Russia, native was named ITA Central Player of the Year in 2019. A four-time All-Big 12 first team selection, she was ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation in singles and 12th in the nation in doubles.
“Anastasia’s work ethic and resilience are both distinguishing attributes that differentiate her,” Lilley said. “Over her four years in college tennis, she solidified herself among the elite and wrote a legacy that speaks for itself. Her love for the game is contagious, and her desire to invest in those around her aligns perfectly with our culture. I was privileged to coach Nas as a player, and humbled to welcome her to Auburn as an incredible addition to our coaching staff.”
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to be at Auburn,” Antal said. “I wouldn’t want to volunteer anywhere else in the country. Caroline was able to develop my game to the highest level of college tennis and I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can coaching.”
Antal comes to Auburn after spending the 2021 season on staff at the University of Denver. Prior to her stint at Denver, she served as an assistant coach at UMass. She graduated from Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2019.
Formerly known as Anastasia Rychagova, the Moscow, Russia, native was named ITA Central Player of the Year in 2019. A four-time All-Big 12 first team selection, she was ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation in singles and 12th in the nation in doubles.
“Anastasia’s work ethic and resilience are both distinguishing attributes that differentiate her,” Lilley said. “Over her four years in college tennis, she solidified herself among the elite and wrote a legacy that speaks for itself. Her love for the game is contagious, and her desire to invest in those around her aligns perfectly with our culture. I was privileged to coach Nas as a player, and humbled to welcome her to Auburn as an incredible addition to our coaching staff.”
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to be at Auburn,” Antal said. “I wouldn’t want to volunteer anywhere else in the country. Caroline was able to develop my game to the highest level of college tennis and I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can coaching.”
Antal comes to Auburn after spending the 2021 season on staff at the University of Denver. Prior to her stint at Denver, she served as an assistant coach at UMass. She graduated from Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2019.