Athens, GA - The University of Georgia’s Ethan Quinn has been named the 2023 Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Rookie of the Year, the ITA announced Monday.
Quinn becomes the second player in the program’s history to win the award. Matias Boeker was the first Bulldog to win the award in 2000.
"It's amazing… I remember on my recruiting visit here back in September of 2021, walking into it and observing, seeing all these greats all over the walls. I remember I wanted to be a part of that history, and now it really feels like I'm becoming a part of it in so many different fields,” Quinn said. “I've had a chance to talk with Matias Boeker. He's a pretty incredible guy, so for me to be able to follow after him is pretty special.”
Quinn finished as the NCAA Singles Champion with a 34-10 record. Quinn’s title represents the program’s fifth individual national title.
Quinn’s Rookie of the Year title adds to his list of accomplishments which includes SEC Freshman of the Year, and an ITA All-American in singles and doubles. He became a member of the All-SEC First Team and Freshman Team and was a five-time SEC Freshman of the Week. Quinn has also been awarded a wildcard to the main draw of the US Open.
"I think I want people to think of me as just a great Bulldog. When you think of John Isner [American professional tennis player and UGA alum], I always think of the Georgia Bulldogs first before I even think of his professional career, so I would like to be another great Georgia Bulldog,” said Quinn. “If I do have a successful professional career, I want younger guys to use my route as something they could possibly do. I know it's not traditional, going to college and then playing pro, but letting others see how you're able to do it will inspire other players to go the college route.”
The US Open begins Monday, August 28th.
