Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College sophomore Ethan Clegg (Chepachet, R.I.) was named the 2026 United States Tennis Association's (USTA) Andy Chase Award recipient for his performance during the 2026 season.
 
The annual award goes to the top male college player who graduated from a Rhode Island secondary school and played for their school team. They do not necessarily need to play at an in-state college. Clegg will be presented with his award at The Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Wednesday, July 8.
 
Clegg is the second Anchorman ever to receive this award. Alex Bourque '23 won the award in 2021.
 
Clegg was named First Team All-Little East in singles and Second Team All-Little East in doubles. He was 12-1 at primarily No. 2 singles and 10-4 at primarily No. 2 doubles on the season.
 
ABOUT THE AWARD
ANDY CHASE – A native of Cumberland, Chase was the US National 16 & Under Hardcourt Singles Champion and a two-time national junior doubles champion. He won two RIILS state singles championships and team championship for Cumberland. He went on to play at Stanford University, where he was a teammate of John McEnroe. The Cardinal won three NCAA Division I team championships during his four years in Palo Alto, California.
 
AWARD RECIPIENTS
2026 - Ethan Clegg (Chepachet, R.I.), Rhode Island College
2025 – Kailas Kahler (Pawtucket, R.I.), Mass. Institute of Technology
2024 – Kailas Kahler (Pawtucket, R.I.), Mass. Institute of Technology
2023 – Kailas Kahler (Pawtucket, R.I.), Mass. Institute of Technology
2022 – Eric Zhang (Barrington, R.I.), Kenyon College
2021 – Alex Bourque (North Smithfield, R.I.), Rhode Island College
2020 – No award (COVID-19 cancels season)
2019 – Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.), Bryant University
2018 – Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.), Bryant University
2017 – Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.), Bryant University
2016 – Eric Laboissonniere (Cumberland, R.I.), Roger Williams University
2015 – Matt Kuhar (Smithfield, R.I.), Bryant University
 
USTA RHODE ISLAND is the governing body of tennis in the state, and one of seven state associations that make up USTA New England, one of 17 sections in the country. Its mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the Ocean State. USTARhodeIsland.net.