Gators Tennis

The Florida men’s tennis team opens its spring season Monday against Georgia Southern at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex at 11 a.m. The Gators are ranked No. 24 in the nation by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as they move into the spring. They are also ranked No. 11 in …

The No. 19 Florida Gators women’s tennis team opened the coach Per Nilsson era Sunday with a 5-2 win against North Florida at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex. had a day #GoGators pic.twitter.com/JoRu9yMVON — Gators Women’s Tennis (@GatorsWTN) January 19, 2025 Nilsson replaced Roland Thornqvist, who retired retired last October …

The Florida Gators women’s tennis team opens its spring season Sunday when it hosts the UNF Ospreys at 1 p.m. Last Season The Gators look to continue their streak of winning seasons. They have finished with a winning record every season since 1981. Florida is No. 19 in the ITA …

The University of Florida men’s tennis team concluded its fall season at the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships in Waco, Texas.  Three Gators competed in the tournament: Henry Jefferson, Tanapatt Nirundorn, and Jeremy Jin. This year marks the first of a two-year pilot program where the singles and doubles championships …

The Florida women’s tennis team has a new coach for the 2024-25 season. Coming from Malibu, Calif., former Pepperdine women’s tennis coach Per Nilsson now represents the Gators. Gators Coaching Change Former UF women’s coach Roland Thornqvist stepped down from the program on Oct. 7 after a 23-year tenure. Nilsson …

The Florida Gators women’s tennis team is welcoming a new leader who brings a record of unmatched accomplishment. Per Nilsson, formerly of Pepperdine, steps in as head coach after Roland Thornqvist, who over his 23 years won four NCAAs and 12 SECs before stepping down earlier this month, is charged with …

The Florida Gators men’s tennis team is gearing up for a crucial stop in its fall schedule as they head to Athens, Georgia, for the ITA Southeast Regional Championship from October 16-20. Initially slated for October 11-15 in Lake Nona, Florida, the tournament was postponed following Hurricane Milton. With five …

”After 23 years it’s just time I think,” Florida women’s tennis coach Roland Thornqvist told WRUF’s Steve Russell after announcing earlier Monday his retirement with four national championships and 11 SEC regular season titles at the helm. ”Like (former UF basketball coach) Billy Donovan said, ‘you know when it’s time’ and …

Florida men’s tennis team concluded its play at the ITA All American Championships in Tulsa, Okla. with a respectable showing. The Gators’ second fall tournament was highlighted by Jeremy Jin’s impressive run to the Round of 16. Sophomore Shows Out Jin, ranked No. 24, commenced his main draw campaign by …

The Florida Gators men’s tennis team hosted the 2024 Bedford Cup at the Alfred A. Ring Complex. Nine schools from across Florida competed in the tournament: Florida Gulf Coast, Florida Atlantic, Central Florida, South Florida, Stetson, Florida State, Miami and North Florida.  The Gators had four players competing: Kevin Edengren, …