Pollard Announces Addition of First-Year Phanthala
7/3/2025 10:01:00 AM | Women's Tennis
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern women's tennis announced the addition of Margot Phanthala to its roster on Thursday. The first-year will join the Wildcats out of Paris, France, ahead of the 2025-26 season.
"We can't wait to have Margot join our program," said head coach Claire Pollard. "She brings a solid foundation and a hunger and ambition to test herself at the highest level. She has competed worldwide while staying dedicated to her academics, and will use college to prepare her for a life as a professional tennis player. She is going to make an immediate impact."
Phanthala has already seen action on some of the biggest stages, with appearances at three French Opens, an Australian Open and Wimbledon on her juniors resumé. She'll join the Wildcats alongside Marelie Raath in Pollard's incoming first-year class this fall.
MARGOT PHANTHALA
Paris, France • The Ogburn School
High School: High ITF Junior ranking of #63… collected four singles titles and one doubles title in her juniors career… has competed in five Junior Grand Slams, including three French Opens… advanced past the first round of doubles play at the 2025 Australian Open Junior Championships… also notched two qualifying victories in singles action to reach the main draw.
Phanthala on Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern in order to get a prestigious education while being surrounded by driven teammates and coaches."
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"We can't wait to have Margot join our program," said head coach Claire Pollard. "She brings a solid foundation and a hunger and ambition to test herself at the highest level. She has competed worldwide while staying dedicated to her academics, and will use college to prepare her for a life as a professional tennis player. She is going to make an immediate impact."
Phanthala has already seen action on some of the biggest stages, with appearances at three French Opens, an Australian Open and Wimbledon on her juniors resumé. She'll join the Wildcats alongside Marelie Raath in Pollard's incoming first-year class this fall.
MARGOT PHANTHALA
Paris, France • The Ogburn School
High School: High ITF Junior ranking of #63… collected four singles titles and one doubles title in her juniors career… has competed in five Junior Grand Slams, including three French Opens… advanced past the first round of doubles play at the 2025 Australian Open Junior Championships… also notched two qualifying victories in singles action to reach the main draw.
Phanthala on Northwestern: "I chose Northwestern in order to get a prestigious education while being surrounded by driven teammates and coaches."
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