Upcoming Event: Women's Tennis at Kitty Harrison Invitational on September 12, 2025
Women's Tennis
at Kitty Harrison Invitational
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Reka Zsilinszka
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- Volunteer Assistant Coach
Reka Zslinszka joined the Blue Devil coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach in August of 2014. Zsilinszka joins the coaching staff following a stellar career as a member of Duke’s women’s tennis team.
Zsilinszka adds both coaching experience and playing experience to Duke’s staff, spending two years at Durham University in the United Kingdom coaching both women’s and juniors players. Prior to her time in the United Kingdom, Zsilinszka acted as the Hollow Rock Racquet and Swim Club tennis professional in 2010, while also serving as a Nike Junior Tennis Camp counselor from 2007 through 2011.
As a student-athlete, Zsilinszka saw one of the most successful playing careers in Duke history. In addition to recording two seasons with 40 or more singles wins and receiving two All-America selections, Zsilinszka also played an integral role in guiding Duke to its first national championship title for women’s tennis. Zsilinszka posted a perfect 5-0 mark in tournament play and garnered the Most Valuable Player Award following the end of the 10-day contest. The conclusion of the 2009 season saw Zsilinszka record a career-high 41 singles victories, making her just the second Blue Devil in Duke history to reach the 40-win plateau for two consecutive seasons. Zsilinszka also surpassed the 100-win mark, concluding her Duke career with an overall singles record of 142-33, the third most wins and the second best winning percentage in Duke history.
At the conference level, Zsilinszka also excelled, sitting atop Duke’s career ACC singles wins list with 38 and earning four All-ACC honors during her time in Durham. Regionally, Zsilinszka received the 2011 Carolina Region Senior of the Year award.
In addition to assisting with the women’s tennis team this season, Zsilinszka is also attending Duke University’s School of Medicine.
Zsilinszka currently resides in Durham, N.C.
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Wednesday, September 10
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Tuesday, September 09
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Tuesday, September 09
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