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 women’s tennis starts their season with a great showing from Carly Briggs and Alicia Dudeney and 13 total victories in three days.
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 men’s tennis had an impressive showing at the Gator Fall Invite, posting winning records against NC State, Central Florida, and South Carolina.
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.
Sam Riffice will compete in the US Open to represent Florida men’s tennis, but sophomore Ben Shelton entered COVID-19 protocols Sunday.
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.
Sam Riffice won his second national championship in less than a week in the individual singles final Friday afternoon when he beat No. 2 Daniel Rodrigues 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.
Junior Sam Riffice upset No. 1 Draxl in a three-set semifinal thriller and will face South Carolina’s Daniel Rodrigues on Friday for the individual singles titles.
Riffice advanced to singles semifinals while Kessler and Zein dropped in doubles after two days of individual action.
Riffice advances in singles, Kessler, Zein advance in doubles in second day of individual championships.
All four Gators advanced to the individual round of 32 after opening-match victories Sunday.
Ben Shelton clinched the victory for his father as Florida men’s tennis wins national championship over Baylor Sunday.
Florida defeats Texas 4-0 in 2019 redemption, will face Baylor in national championship.
Gators down Aggies 4-1, to schedule battle with Longhorns in Final Four Friday.
Gators take on Aggies in Elite Eight seeking series sweep
Florida finds its form in doubles, rolls past Illinois 4-0 in the Sweet 16. The Gators will battle Texas A&M in the Elite Eight.
Gators face Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen on Monday at 7 p.m.
Gators outclass Bulls in singles, win 4-1 and advance to the Sweet 16.
Florida women’s tennis falls to USC 4-1, ends season at 13-8.
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