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Quinn Earns Fourth SEC Freshman of Week Award
April 12, 2023 | Men's Tennis
ATHENS, Ga. – University of Georgia men's tennis redshirt freshman Ethan Quinn has earned his fourth Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week award, the league office announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Quinn played a crucial part in helping Georgia capture at least a share of its 32nd regular season conference title this past weekend, earning key wins in doubles and singles across the team's two matches. The Fresno, Calif. native is the first Georgia player to earn the honors at least four times in a season since Nathan Ponwith did so five times throughout the 2017 spring season.
"Ethan keeps doing Ethan things," said head coach Manny Diaz. "He's coming along and is getting more comfortable playing in the leadoff spot. He's been a valuable asset and he continues to grow in this role."
Quinn began the weekend in doubles with partner Trent Bryde, where they managed to hand top-ranked Toby Samuel and Connor Thomson of No. 5 South Carolina just their second loss of the year and their first loss in conference play by a 6-3 score, clinching the doubles point.
With the win, the now fifth-ranked Bryde and Quinn earned their 15th win of the year together and their 11th on court one. This also marks their eighth victory against a ranked doubles team and the fourth time this season they have clinched the doubles point. After nabbing the doubles point, the Bulldogs would sweep the Gamecocks, 4-0, with three straight set wins in singles.
On Sunday, after dropping the doubles point against No. 20 Florida, No. 3 Quinn responded in a big way. He swiftly defeated No. 81 Axel Nefve, who in his previous match defeated No. 2 Johannus Monday, on court one in straight sets by a 6-3, 6-2 score, tying the match. With the win, Quinn improved to 21-10 this year, with 11 wins on court one in singles and 15 against ranked competition.
Over his last nine matches, he is 8-1 with four wins against players ranked in the top-55 of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association singles poll. Quinn is one of two singles players in the SEC to rank in the top five and the only freshman in the country ranked in the top 5 nationally in both singles and doubles.
The Bulldogs will close out their regular season this week, beginning with No. 12 Mississippi State on Thursday at 9 a.m. ET and then celebrate senior day against No. 25 Ole Miss on Saturday at 1 p.m. with ceremonies beginning around 12:50 p.m. Georgia will finish conference play undefeated for the first time since 2016 if it wins its final two matches.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Men's Tennis on social media on Twitter and Instagram @UGATennis, on Facebook @UGAMensTennis, and online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
Quinn played a crucial part in helping Georgia capture at least a share of its 32nd regular season conference title this past weekend, earning key wins in doubles and singles across the team's two matches. The Fresno, Calif. native is the first Georgia player to earn the honors at least four times in a season since Nathan Ponwith did so five times throughout the 2017 spring season.
"Ethan keeps doing Ethan things," said head coach Manny Diaz. "He's coming along and is getting more comfortable playing in the leadoff spot. He's been a valuable asset and he continues to grow in this role."
Quinn began the weekend in doubles with partner Trent Bryde, where they managed to hand top-ranked Toby Samuel and Connor Thomson of No. 5 South Carolina just their second loss of the year and their first loss in conference play by a 6-3 score, clinching the doubles point.
With the win, the now fifth-ranked Bryde and Quinn earned their 15th win of the year together and their 11th on court one. This also marks their eighth victory against a ranked doubles team and the fourth time this season they have clinched the doubles point. After nabbing the doubles point, the Bulldogs would sweep the Gamecocks, 4-0, with three straight set wins in singles.
On Sunday, after dropping the doubles point against No. 20 Florida, No. 3 Quinn responded in a big way. He swiftly defeated No. 81 Axel Nefve, who in his previous match defeated No. 2 Johannus Monday, on court one in straight sets by a 6-3, 6-2 score, tying the match. With the win, Quinn improved to 21-10 this year, with 11 wins on court one in singles and 15 against ranked competition.
Over his last nine matches, he is 8-1 with four wins against players ranked in the top-55 of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association singles poll. Quinn is one of two singles players in the SEC to rank in the top five and the only freshman in the country ranked in the top 5 nationally in both singles and doubles.
The Bulldogs will close out their regular season this week, beginning with No. 12 Mississippi State on Thursday at 9 a.m. ET and then celebrate senior day against No. 25 Ole Miss on Saturday at 1 p.m. with ceremonies beginning around 12:50 p.m. Georgia will finish conference play undefeated for the first time since 2016 if it wins its final two matches.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Men's Tennis on social media on Twitter and Instagram @UGATennis, on Facebook @UGAMensTennis, and online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
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