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Coach Roland Thornqvist looks down the courts of the Ring Tennis Complex during Florida's 4-0 win against Louisville on Aug. 25.

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UF women’s tennis showing resilience early in fall season

By Mary Francis | Oct. 14, 2014

“Stronger. Faster. Fitter.”

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Freshman falls in final round of Bedford Cup singles tournament

By Mary Francis | Oct. 12, 2014

With the Gators second tournament of the season over, the young team has found it’s leaders, and they’re two freshmen.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton walks on the Ring Tennis Complex courts prior to Florida's 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22

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Shelton wants men’s tennis to play ‘with chip on its shoulder’

By Mary Francis | Oct. 6, 2014

After winning a title at the Southeastern Conference Fall Classic in September, much was anticipated of the Gators in the first national championship of the season in Tulsa, Okla.

Gordon Watson returns a ball during Florida’s 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Watson advances in ITA qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 29, 2014

Only one Gator is still in the running to win the singles bracket in the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championship.

Freshman Josie Kuhlman (pictured) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Singles competition Wednesday. Out of five Gators who competed, she and sophomore Belinda Woolcock were the only two to advance.

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Freshman advances at ITA All-American Championships

By Mary Francis | Sep. 28, 2014

One of four Gators made it to the qualifying rounds in the Riviera/ITA Women’s All-American Championships pre-qualifying tournaments held in Los Angeles.

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UF men's tennis struggles at ITA pre-qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 27, 2014

One Gator advanced to the second round of the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championship pre-qualifying draw but failed to make it out of Saturday with a second win.

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Gators to play in ITA pre-qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 25, 2014

The men’s tennis team will be back on the court in the ITA Saint Francis Health System Men’s All-American Championships pre-qualifying tournament this weekend in Tulsa, Okla.

Lauren Embree reaches for a backhand against Georgia at the USTA/ITA Southeast Regional Singles final on Oct. 24, 2011. Embree lost her final dual match as a Gator in Florida’s 4-3 loss to Stanford in the NCAA semifinals on Monday.

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Embree eliminated in Red Rock Pro Open

Sep. 23, 2014

Lauren Embree fell short of advancing to the main draw in the Red Rock Pro Open 50k on Tuesday, dropping her third and final qualifying match to Ukraine’s Kateryna Bondarenko in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0.

Senior Lauren Embree serves during a match between Florida and Georgia on Oct. 24, 2011, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Former Gator Embree advances to qualifying round finals

Sep. 22, 2014

Lauren Embree is one step away from advancing to the main draw at the Red Rock Pro Open 50k.

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UF sophomore wins singles title at SEC Fall Classic

Sep. 22, 2014

Elliott Orkin ended Florida’s first home tournament of the fall unscathed.

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Rain delay doesn't faze Gators on Day 1 of SEC Classic

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 20, 2014

Rain delayed the first day of the SEC Fall Classic and forced play indoors during the early afternoon, but the weather did anything but dampen Florida’s performance.

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UF using NCAA loss as motivation

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 18, 2014

After ending last season on a bittersweet note, the Florida men’s tennis team is motivated to come back even stronger for this year’s campaign.

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Freshman impresses in first tennis tourney

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 17, 2014

Despite having success in their first tournament of the season, freshman Brooke Austin and her Florida teammates are just concerned about getting better and growing as a team.

Belinda Woolcock swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Louisville on Jan. 25 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Woolcock, Austin win singles titles at Duke Invitational

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 14, 2014

Florida concluded its first tournament of the season Sunday by bringing home two singles titles while still leaving room for improvement in doubles play.

Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball on Oct. 11,2013 at the Bedford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF women's tennis has strong showing to start Duke Invitational

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 12, 2014

The Gators opened the season in dominating fashion Friday at the 2014 Duke Fab Four Invite, showing promise for this year and providing a glimpse of the future of UF women’s tennis.

Brianna Morgan swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Young women’s tennis roster looking to make up for loss of veteran class

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 10, 2014

Every new season brings with it a fresh start and clean slate, but for this year’s installment of the Florida women’s tennis team, there is more freshness than usual.

Gordon Watson hits a ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against St. John’s on Jan. 6, 2013. The junior won the singles event of the Gainesville ITA Circuits Draw on Monday.

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Watson wins singles event in Gainesville ITA Circuits Draw

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | July 28, 2014

Gordon Watson closed out the 2013-14 season on a hot streak.

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Harvard tennis standout transfers to Florida

By IAN COHEN | July 16, 2014

On Monday, Florida announced the addition of a slightly more experienced player to its young and talented roster.

Alex Cercone prepares for a forehand during Florida’s 4-0 win against Louisville on Jan. 25. Cercone clinched Florida's 4-1 win against Oklahoma State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

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Gators advance to women's tennis Round of 16 after come-from-behind victory

By IAN COHEN | May 10, 2014

No. 8 Florida continued its success in the NCAA tournament second round on Saturday, topping No. 22 Oklahoma State to remain undefeated against its Big 12 opponent.

Kourtney Keegan returns a ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida sweeps South Carolina State, advances to second round of NCAAs

By IAN COHEN | May 9, 2014

For the third time in four years, Florida knocked South Carolina State out of the NCAA tournament’s opening round.

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