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Sofie Oyen returns a ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against Florida State on Feb. 18 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Seniors' run at Florida comes to an end

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 27, 2014

Florida’s three seniors waited four years for their Senior Day cake.

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UF men’s tennis team drops SEC title match to Texas A&M

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Apr. 20, 2014

After a long run, Florida (15-9, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) fell 4-2 in the SEC Tournament championship game to Texas A&M (24-6, 10-2 SEC).

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

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Florida tops Ole Miss with strong singles showing

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 6, 2014

With the season drawing to a close, history is on the line for Florida.

Elliott Orkin attempts to hit the ball during his singles match against UNF on Jan. 22.

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Orkin clinches match over Ole Miss

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Apr. 6, 2014

Although it was senior day, it was freshman Elliott Orkin that clinched the match against Ole Miss on Sunday. The Gators played well against the Rebels, winning the doubles point and only giving up one singles match in a 4-1 victory.

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Florida drops doubles point, still wins match

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Apr. 4, 2014

Despite giving up the doubles point against Mississippi State on Friday, Florida’s ranked singles players pulled the weight of its 4-1 victory.

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

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Keegan leading UF into SEC matchup

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 3, 2014

It isn’t often that a freshman leads a team in any statistical category, but for Kourtney Keegan, it has been the norm.

Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against Florida State on Feb. 18 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators women shut out Razorbacks at home

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 28, 2014

The Gators walked onto the courts at the Ring Tennis Complex on Friday having won their last 127 dual-matches at home.

Sophomore Gordon Watson hits the ball during Florida's 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22.

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Florida men struggles in doubles in loss to Arkansas

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 28, 2014

In its first match of the weekend, No. 15 Florida fell 4-2 to Arkansas in Fayetteville.

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Gators face difficult road trip against SEC foes

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 27, 2014

Florida has had some trouble on the road the season with five of its six losses coming on the road to UCLA, USC, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Texas A&M.

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Gators aim to rebound after loss against Bulldogs

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 20, 2014

Almost a week after dropping its first Southeastern Conference contest and third dual match on the road, Florida could use a win today when it travels to Auburn.

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Florida preparing for home matchup with Auburn

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 20, 2014

Coach Bryan Shelton enjoys playing in front of the home crowd. He enjoys the energy and the school’s tennis fans.

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UF aiming to rebound from loss to UGA

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 18, 2014

With the season nearing its close, Florida (12-3, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) has already tallied the same number of losses as its last two regular seasons combined.

Maxx Lipman swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-2 win against TCU on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Georgia snaps Florida's home winning streak

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 16, 2014

After a tough fight in singles, No. 17 Florida (7-6,2-2 Southeastern Conference) dropped its match and its home winning streak after falling to the Georgia (10-5, 5-0 SEC) 4-3.

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

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Doubles play dooms Florida

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 16, 2014

Down 3-2, Florida’s seniors could only watch as their younger teammates tried to complete a comeback bid in front of a deafening Georgia crowd.

Senior Sofie Oyen and freshman Kourtney Keegan compete during UF’s 4-0 win over Harvard on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex. Florida faces Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., today at 4 p.m.

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Gators facing struggling Volunteers

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 13, 2014

In the coming weeks, Florida will go up against No. 12 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama and No. 11 Vanderbilt.

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Florida aiming for top SEC East teams in home matches

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 13, 2014

The No. 17 Gators (6-5, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) look to extend their 5-0 home record as they take on two top SEC East opponents this weekend.

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Gators sweep Saturday matchup with St. Mary's

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 22, 2014

On Saturday, No. 5 Florida swept No. 38 St. Mary’s 4-0 in the first ever meeting between the two programs. The Gators captured their third straight victory and improved to 8-1 on the season.

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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Gordon provides lone singles win for Gators in defeat to Notre Dame

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Feb. 16, 2014

Florida’s run at the 2014 ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championship was cut short Sunday after a quick 4-0 loss to Notre Dame.

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UF going to Houston for ITA Indoor Nationals

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Feb. 13, 2014

Coach Bryan Shelton and the No. 12 Florida men’s tennis team are more than ready to begin play at the ITA National Indoors Championships this weekend in Houston.

Stefani Stojic swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida avoids upset and escapes with first National Team Indoors victory

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 8, 2014

In a packed arena on Friday night, No. 14 Virginia gave the Gators trouble.