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Florida's Sarah Dahlstrom, pictured during a match against Central Florida on Feb. 9, led the Gators this weekend in Jacksonville with a trio of singles victories.

The Dahlstrom storm hits the court just in time to close out the fall for the Gators

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 15

Sara Dahlstrom goes 3-0 in singles play for the Gators at the UNF Invitational.

UF women's tennis coach Roland Thornqvist

Florida heads to Jacksonville for last dance of the fall season

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 12

Florida's Marlee Zein looks up for a serve during a match against Texas A&M on Feb. 28.

Florida exits ITA Fall National Championships with consolation doubles title

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 8

Florida's Marlee Zein on the court during a match against UCF on Feb. 9.

Florida women’s tennis headed to ITA Fall National Championships

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 4

Florida's Andy Andrade returns a ball against Auburn on February 21.

Gators handle business at ITA Southeast Regional

By Brian Olmo | Oct. 25

Florida's Andy Andrade returns a ball against Auburn February 21. Andrade clinched the winning point to send the Gators to the national championship.

Gators host ITA regionals southeast tournament

By Brian Olmo | Oct. 20

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Marlee Zein prepares a forehand return against LSU Feb. 26

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Dazzling doubles play from Gators at ITA Southeast Regional Championships

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 18

Briggs and Zein play their way into the ITA National Fall Championships in November with a runner-up finish at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

Florida junior Emma Shelton practices at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Florida.

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Emma Shelton: A homecoming

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 18

Like the ancient Greek myth her new coach often recounts, Florida junior Emma Shelton finds joy in her dedication to reach the top of the mountain with her boulder: becoming a top collegiate tennis player.

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Florida competes in first ITA Regional Championships since 2019

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 13

Florida women's tennis travels to UCF to participate in its first regional championship in two years with a spot in fall nationals on the line.

Ben Shelton celebrates during a match against TCU March 17.

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Shelton becomes first Gator to win ITA All-American singles title

By Ryan Haley | Oct. 10

Florida sophomore Ben Shelton added another trophy to his cabinet Sunday when he became the first Gator to win the ITA All-American singles title.

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Zein and Briggs represent orange and blue at the ITA Women’s All-American Championship

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 9

Zein and Briggs make their presence known at the ITA Women’s All-American Championship.

Florida's McCartney Kessler competes during a Feb. 26 match against LSU.

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A commanding sweep from the Gators in Tampa, Kessler appears in first professional finals

By Brenda Bogle | Oct. 4

The Gators sweep the singles and doubles finals at the Bedford Cup. McCartney Kessler claims the runner-up spot at the 15k ITF Pro Tennis Open in Lubbock, Texas.

Florida's Sydney Berlin and four other Gators head to Tampa for the Bedford Cup this weekend.

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Gators head to Tampa for Bedford Cup

By Brenda Bogle | Sep. 30

Gators set their sights on the Bedford Cup this weekend as their season continues in Tampa.

Florida's Ben Shelton celebrates on Feb. 21 against Auburn.

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Trio of undefeated Gators shine at Crimson Chowderfest

By Jackson Castellano | Sep. 28

ICYMI: Florida men's tennis began its 2021-22 title defense this weekend with a trio of undefeated Gators, including a singles title for standout sophomore Ben Shelton.

Florida's Marlee Zein competes in a match against Central Florida on Feb. 9, 2021.

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Briggs and Dudeney shine in Florida’s season opener, signal great things to come for the Gators

By Brenda Bogle | Sep. 27

Florida’s women’s tennis starts their season with a great showing from Carly Briggs and Alicia Dudeney and 13 total victories in three days.

Florida's McCartney Kessler serves a ball to start a game versus Texas A&M in 2021.

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Florida women’s tennis: 2021-22 roster preview

By Brenda Bogle | Sep. 23

Take a look at the returning talent and fresh new faces in women’s tennis for the Gators this season before they kick off their season this Friday at Kitty Harrison Invitational.

Florida's Andy Andrade returns a ball against Auburn on Feb. 21.

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Florida shows off at Gator Fall Invite, starts season with authority

By Brian Olmo | Sep. 12

Florida men’s tennis had an impressive showing at the Gator Fall Invite, posting winning records against NC State, Central Florida, and South Carolina.

Florida's Sam Riffice prepares to return a ball against South Florida on May 9. Riffice will attempt to help the Gators defend their first national title in school history.

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Florida looks to start season strong at Gators Fall Invite

By Brian Olmo | Sep. 9

Florida men’s tennis kicks off its fall season with the Gators Fall Invite this weekend where it’ll host NC State, Central Florida and South Carolina.

Florida’s Ben Shelton prepares to hit a ball against Auburn on Feb. 21, 2021.

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Riffice represents Gators tennis at US Open, Shelton forced to withdraw

By Brian Olmo | Aug. 30

Sam Riffice will compete in the US Open to represent Florida men’s tennis, but sophomore Ben Shelton entered COVID-19 protocols Sunday.

Florida head coach Bryan Shelton and assistant coach Tanner Stump won their respective coach of the year honors from the ITA after an undefeated conference season and a national championship.

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Shelton, Stump win ITA honors

By Ryan Zehnder | June 21

After the program’s first national championship, Florida men’s tennis coach Bryan Shelton and assistant coach Tanner Stump received national coaching honors from the ITA.