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Men’s Tennis Signs Chase Zhao
6/25/2026 10:07:00 AM | Men's Tennis
BUFFALO, NY - University at Buffalo men's tennis head coach Lee Nickell announced the signing of Chase Zhao to the roster for the 2026-27 season.
The Sydney, Australia native has achieved a career-high ITF junior ranking of 318. He won the 2025 National Secondary School Teams Championship and was a finalist at the 2025 Australian Cup, while also competing at the 2025 Australian Open Juniors. Additionally, he was a finalist at the 2023 Australian 16U championship. A graduate of McDonald College, Zhao served as team captain and was a three-time national high school championship finalist.
"We are truly excited to welcome Chase to the Bulls family," said Nickell. "Chase brings a wealth of international competition experience to our team. He is a tenacious fighter, and we expect him to be an integral part in our quest for a third straight MAC title."
For all the latest on UB men's tennis, follow @UBmenstennis on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Men's Tennis Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
The Sydney, Australia native has achieved a career-high ITF junior ranking of 318. He won the 2025 National Secondary School Teams Championship and was a finalist at the 2025 Australian Cup, while also competing at the 2025 Australian Open Juniors. Additionally, he was a finalist at the 2023 Australian 16U championship. A graduate of McDonald College, Zhao served as team captain and was a three-time national high school championship finalist.
"We are truly excited to welcome Chase to the Bulls family," said Nickell. "Chase brings a wealth of international competition experience to our team. He is a tenacious fighter, and we expect him to be an integral part in our quest for a third straight MAC title."
For all the latest on UB men's tennis, follow @UBmenstennis on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Men's Tennis Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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