Olivia Sayer
Georgia’s doubles duo of senior Trent Bryde and freshman Ethan Quinn held a 17-9 record on court 1 at Dan Magill Tennis Complex. Bryde and Quinn fell to Duke’s Garrett Johns and Pedro Rodenas in the NCAA doubles championship’s round of 32 Wednesday. (Photo/Olivia Sayer)
Georgia’s fourth-seeded duo of senior Trent Bryde and freshman Ethan Quinn fell to Duke’s Garrett Johns and Pedro Rodenas in the round of 32 at the NCAA doubles championship Wednesday, May 24 in Lake Nona, Florida.
The loss marks the end of Bryde’s career donning the Bulldog logo.
“Trent reestablished himself this season,” head coach Manny Diaz said. “His teammates loved how he fought for us and he was a big part of our success this year. It was a tremendous last year for him. He should be most proud of this incredible career that he’s had.”
Bryde was a major part of Georgia’s success the past few years, as he ended his college career with 150 combined wins and a record of 73-58 in singles and 77-52 in doubles. This past season, he went 11-8 and 18-9, respectively, and earned All-SEC First Team honors. During his time as a Bulldog, he was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American five times.
Entering the doubles championship, the pair of Bryde and Quinn was on fire, having won seven straight matches together, including the one played in the NCAA quarterfinals. Georgia’s top duo entered the match with an impressive 22-14 overall record, including a 17-9 record on court 1 and 12 ranked victories on the year.
Facing Johns and Rodenas however, Bryde and Quinn were never able to gain momentum and establish a lead. After dropping the first set 6-4, the duo was unable to win a second set tiebreaker and lost by a score of 6-4, 7-6 (5).
“It’s just a bittersweet ending, obviously, losing today in a close match like that,” Diaz said. I’m so proud of the way this season has gone for Trent and I’m so thankful to have him be a part of this program.”
Although Bryde’s time playing in red and black has come to an end, Quinn will continue play in the NCAA singles championship quarterfinals Thursday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. He looks to become the first Georgia player to advance to the finals since 2007 and the fifth to win the national championship.