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

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Florida opens NCAA tournament with shutout victory

By Luke Adragna | May 5, 2023

The No. 16 Florida Gators (17-7, 9-4 SEC) defeated the No. 75 North Florida Ospreys (18-7, 7-1 ASUN) 4-0 Friday afternoon at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex to advance to the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament. Florida rushed out the gates with an overall phenomenal show marked by a couple of key individual performances.

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

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

By Eitan Ohana | May 5, 2023

The No. 20 Florida Gators (14-13, 5-7 SEC) fell to the No. 47 Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-13, 0-5 Big 12) 4-2 Friday afternoon in Orlando in the first round of the NCAA Championships.

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

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Gators kick off NCAA Championship Tournament action

By Luke Adragna | May 5, 2023

The Florida Gators women’s tennis team began its 2023 campaign ranked No. 18 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The team had a notable 2022 season in which they reached the Sweet 16 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament — a mark they hadn’t achieved since their 2017 National Championship win.

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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.

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.

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

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 5, 2023

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.

Florida sophomores Bente Spee (left) and Alicia Dudeney (right) compete in their doubles match during the Gators' 4-1 win over the Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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No. 16 Gators survive potential upset at home against No. 54 Razorbacks

By Luke Adragna | Apr. 2, 2023

The No. 16 Florida Gators (13-4, 7-2 SEC) bested the No. 54 Arkansas Razorbacks (9-10, 3-7 SEC) 5-2 Sunday afternoon at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex. The Gators got off to a slow start in doubles play but recovered in closely contested performances across multiple courts in singles play.

Florida freshman Jonah Braswell hits the ball in his doubles match during the Gators' 6-1 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

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No. 19 Gators fall short in comeback attempt against No. 25 Aggies

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 1, 2023

The No. 19 Florida Gators (10-8, 5-3 SEC) lost to Texas A&M (12-8, 5-3 SEC) 4-3 Saturday evening in College Station.

Florida freshman Rachel Gailis serves the ball during the Gators' 4-1 win against the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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No. 16 Gators keep on rollin’

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 31, 2023

The No. 16 Florida Gators (12-4, 6-2 SEC) pounced the Missouri Tigers (10-11, 1-8 SEC) 7-0 Friday evening at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex. The Gators were hot from the jump; they convincingly stole the doubles point and kept up the pace for the remainder of the match to clinch the Southeastern Conference match win.