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Shayna Pirreca (center) dodges defenders during Florida's 14-4 loss to Maryland on March 19, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Jan. 16, 2017

Neel finds success at Freeman Memorial

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Women's tennis adds freshman Neel to veteran roster

By Spencer Thompson | Jan. 12, 2017

There’s one word that sticks out when looking at Florida’s roster: freshman.

Anna Danilina watches the ball during the 2016 ITA Regional Championships at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida women’s tennis expected to showcase veteran talent in 2017

By Spencer Thompson | Jan. 11, 2017

For Roland Thornqvist, January is an open race.

Alfredo Perez returns a pass during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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All Gators eliminated at pro tournament

By Mark Stine | Jan. 10, 2017

The F3 Futures Pro Circuit tournament is continuing its action through Jan. 15, but for two young University of Florida tennis players, the competition came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

Alfredo Perez returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators compete in professional tournament

By Mark Stine | Jan. 9, 2017

Some of the world’s top young tennis talent assembled in Plantation, Florida, over the weekend.

Maxx Lipman returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida bolstering roster with talented recruiting class

By Mark Stine | Jan. 6, 2017

The UF men’s tennis team finished up Fall competition strong on Nov. 6.

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UF women’s tennis ends Fall season on positive note

By Cassie Amundson | Nov. 7, 2016

Relaxed, confident and handling their business.

Belinda Woolcock returns a ball during a ball during Florida's win against South Florida on Jan. 27 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Women’s tennis duo preparing for National Indoor Championships

By Cassie Amundson | Nov. 3, 2016

Josie Kuhlman and Belinda Woolcock smiled as they began to stretch before practice Monday afternoon. And why wouldn’t they?

Spencer Liang returns a ball during the 2016 ITA Regional Championships in October at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Senior’s style of play helping Florida women’s tennis team

By Cassie Amundson | Nov. 1, 2016

It isn’t too common for a tennis match to last three hours.

Josie Kuhlman returns a ball during the ITA Regional Championships on Oct. 22, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Kuhlman loses in singles, takes doubles title

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 24, 2016

A triumphant yell rang out across Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex Monday afternoon. But it didn’t come from a Gator.

UF women’s tennis coach Roland Thornqvist smiles during introductions prior to Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Thornqvist, Gators seeing improvement after Fall matches

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 17, 2016

All that could be heard at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex on Thursday afternoon was the rhythmic sound of a tennis ball slapping the court.

Alfredo Perez returns a ball during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida men’s tennis hoping to improve during break

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 13, 2016

With five Fall tournaments under its belt, the Florida men’s tennis team is ready to work on its game during its week off.

Elliott Orkin returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida tennis sees success at ITA All-American Championships

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 6, 2016

When it comes to facing some of the top competition in college tennis, the Gators haven’t wavered from stepping up to the challenge.

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Mixed results for Florida tennis teams

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 4, 2016

The ITA All-American Championships has been a series of ups and downs for the men’s tennis team.

Senior Josie Kuhlman scored the deciding point in Florida's 4-2 win over Arkansas in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. The Gators will face either Ole Miss or Vanderbilt for the title on Sunday.

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UF tennis teams compete at ITA All-American Championships

By Cassie Amundson | Oct. 2, 2016

The men's and women's tennis teams had six individuals competing in the ITA All-American Championships this weekend, with pre-qualifying rounds played on Saturday and Sunday. Josie Kuhlman and Spencer Liang both reached the women's singles qualifying round, while no one who competed for the men this weekend made it on.

Chase Perez-Blanco had an emotion-filled evening as he was one of three seniors honored at Florida's Senior Day match against Alabama. He won his singles set and helped set the tone for a sweep of the Crimson Tide on Friday.

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Men's tennis finding success early in season

By Cassie Amundson | Sep. 29, 2016

To coach Bryan Shelton, tennis is like taking a test.

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Tennis freshman impresses in first tournament

By Cassie Amundson | Sep. 26, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team impressed on the final day of the Southern Intercollegiate Championships.

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Men’s tennis sees success in weekend tournaments

By Cassie Amundson | Sep. 25, 2016

In just the second week of fall competition, the Gators have dominated in both the Bedford Cup and at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships.

UF coach Bryan Shelton (right) congratulates McClain Kessler during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Men’s tennis competing in two tournaments this weekend

By Cassie Amundson | Sep. 22, 2016

When coach Bryan Shelton and his tennis team aren’t practicing and preparing for upcoming tournaments, they spend their time together engaged in another highly competitive activity: Spikeball.

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Florida women's tennis claims four trophies in season opener

By Cassie Amundson | Sep. 19, 2016

Of all the activities Roland Thornqvist participates in with the women’s tennis team, laser tag is his favorite.