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Florida junior Will Grant and graduate student Axel Nefve compete in their doubles match during the Gators' 6-1 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

Gators fall short in NCAA individual championships

By Krisha Sanghavi | May 28

Florida's Axel Nefve and Will Grant ended their seasons at the NCAA Individual Tournament in Orlando, Florida, May 22-27

Florida huddles up during its 4-0 loss to Pepperdine Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

Gators fall to North Carolina in Sweet 16

By Krisha Sanghavi | May 12

Florida senior Emma Shelton sets up in the Gators' 4-1 victory against the Florida State Seminoles Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

Gators sting Yellow Jackets, advance to the the Sweet Sixteen of NCAA tournament

By Luke Adragna | May 6

Florida senior Carly Briggs stands on the court during the Gators' match against the Pepperdine Waves Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

Florida opens NCAA tournament with shutout victory

By Luke Adragna | May 5

Florida graduate student Axel Nefve swings his racket during the Gators' 4-3 loss to the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs Sunday, April 9, 2023.

No. 20 Gators end season on loss to No. 47 Cowboys in round one of NCAA Championships

By Eitan Ohana | May 5

Florida senior Carly Briggs serves the ball during the Gators' 4-1 win against the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Gators kick off NCAA Championship Tournament action

By Luke Adragna | May 5

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Gators sophomore Emily De Oliveira prepares to hit the ball in a 4-1 victory against the Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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Florida loses nail-biter to No. 1 Aggies, eliminated in SEC Championship Semifinal

By Luke Adragna | Apr. 22

The No. 4-seed Florida Gators (16-7, 9-4 SEC) lost to the No. 1-seed Texas A&M Aggies (27-1, 13-0 SEC) 4-2 Saturday afternoon at Billingsley Tennis Center and failed to advance to the Southeastern Conference Championship Final. The match was a tussle from the opening serve, but the Aggies bested the Gators for the third time this season.

Florida senior Lukas Greif swings his racket during the Gators' 4-3 loss to the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs Sunday, April 9, 2023.

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No. 24 Gators crash out of SEC Championships as No. 4 Georgia scores shutout

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 21

The No. 24 Florida Gators (14-13, 5-7 SEC) fell to the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs (19-5, 12-0 SEC) 4-0 Friday evening in Auburn.

Florida sophomore Bente Spee celebrates during the Gators' 4-1 win against the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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Gators stun underdog Rebels, advance to SEC Championships semifinals

By Luke Adragna | Apr. 21

The No. 4 Florida Gators (16-6, 9-4 SEC) defeated the No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels (11-13, 3-10 SEC) 4-0 Friday morning at Billingsley Tennis Center to advance to the Southeastern Conference Championships semifinals. The Gators pieced together a fantastic performance in doubles and singles play in pursuit of their shutout victory.

Florida freshman Tanapatt Nirundorn celebrates during the Gators' 4-3 loss to the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs Sunday, April 9, 2023.

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No. 24 Gators cruise to win over No. 22 Tigers in opening round of SEC Championship

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 20

The No. 24 Florida Gators (14-12, 5-7 SEC) defeated the No. 22 Auburn Tigers (17-11, 5-7 SEC) 4-1 Thursday evening in Auburn.

Florida sophomore Bente Spee competes in her doubles match during the Gators' 4-1 win over the Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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No. 17 Gators take season finale against Auburn

By Luke Adragna | Apr. 16

The No. 17 Florida Gators (14-6, 8-4 SEC) finished their final match of the regular season and defeated the No. 15 Auburn Tigers (18-6, 8-4 SEC) 5-2 Sunday afternoon at Yarbrough Tennis Center. The Gators trounced the Tigers in doubles play and solidified their lead with an all-around impressive performance in singles play.

Florida graduate student Axel Nefve swings his racket in the Gators' 6-1 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

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Florida defeated by Gamecocks in final match of season

By Krisha Sanghavi | Apr. 16

The No. 21 Florida Gators took on the No. 9 South Carolina Gamecocks Sunday afternoon at the Carolina Tennis Center. In their fourth straight conference match against a top-10 team, the Gators’ failed to overcome the Gamecocks and lost 5-2.

Florida sophomore Nate Bonetto (left) and freshman Tanapatt Nirundorn (right) compete in their doubles match during the Gators' 6-1 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

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No. 21 Gators stifled by No. 5 Wildcats in regular season home finale

By Kyle Bumpers | Apr. 14

No. 21 Florida Gators men’s tennis (13-11, 5-6 SEC) lost to the No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats (20-4, 8-3 SEC) 5-2 Friday at Alfred A. Ring Complex. Kentucky allowed only one singles victory in its demolition of the hosting Gators.

Senior Carly Briggs returns a ball in the Gators' win against the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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No. 17 Gators put on clinic against No. 61 Crimson Tide

By Luke Adragna | Apr. 14

The No. 17 Florida Gators (14-6, 8-4 SEC) defeated the No. 61 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-10, 5-7 SEC) 4-1 late Friday afternoon at the University of Alabama Tennis Stadium. The Gators got off to a hot start in doubles play and couldn’t be stopped en route to their convincing victory.

Florida senior Lukas Greif hits the ball with his racket during the Gators' 6-1 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

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No. 21 Gators roll over North Florida in shutout win

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 11

The No. 21 Florida Gators (13-10, 5-5 SEC) defeated the North Florida Ospreys (14-6, 7-1 ASUN) 7-0 Tuesday evening in Gainesville.

Florida sophomore Alicia Dudeney reaches for the ball with her racket in the Gators' 4-1 victory against the Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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No. 5 Bulldogs narrowly avoid upset against No. 16 Gators

By Luke Adragna | Apr. 9

The No. 16 Florida Gators (13-6, 7-4 SEC) lost to the Georgia Bulldogs (17-4, 10-1 SEC) 4-1 Sunday afternoon at Magill Tennis Complex. The Gators were neck and neck with the Bulldogs all of Sunday but were barely edged out in a thrilling singles finish.

Florida sophomore Nate Bonetto hits the ball in the Gators' 4-3 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs Sunday, April 9, 2023.

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No. 20 Gators lose to second straight top-10 opponent as they fall to No. 7 Bulldogs

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 9

The No. 20 Florida Gators (12-10, 5-5 SEC) came up short against the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs (16-5, 10-0 SEC) 4-3 Sunday afternoon in Gainesville.

Florida junior Will Grant returns the ball in the Gators' 6-1 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

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No. 20 Gators battle to the end but fall short against No. 9 Volunteers

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 7

The No. 20 Florida Gators (12-9, 5-4 SEC) fell to the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers (16-6, 6-2 SEC) 4-3 Friday evening in Gainesville.

Freshman Rachel Gailis serves the ball in the Gators' 4-1 victory against the Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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No. 16 Gators fall apart in loss to No. 15 Volunteers

By Luke Adragna | Apr. 7

No. 16 Florida 13-5, 7-3 SEC) suffered one of its worst performances of the season and lost to the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers (15-4, 8-2 SEC) 4-1 Friday evening at Barksdale Stadium. The Gators got off to a rough start in doubles and began to surge late; they eventually succumbed to the opposing team’s blows.

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No. 20 Gators win every match possible in doubleheader sweep of Eastern Kentucky

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 5

The No. 20 Florida Gators (12-8, 5-3 SEC) defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-16, 1-5 ASUN) 4-0 in both legs of the doubleheader Wednesday afternoon in Gainesville.