Gators welcome in-state rival to Gainesville for weekend matchup
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 2 Florida (13-1, 8-0 SEC) will host Florida State (5-10, 0-6 ACC) on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
The Gators are coming off of a 7-0 sweep over No. 6 TCU at home on Wednesday and have won 10-straight matches, including six-straight victories over top-25 opponents. They have also won their last three matches by scores of 6-1, 7-0 and 7-0.
UF has continued to dominate singles play in dual matches this season, posting a 70-13 record while the team has not dropped a doubles point in its last seven matches.
Following its match with the Seminoles, Florida is scheduled to host No. 37 Arkansas on Friday at 5 p.m. ET.
Fans can follow along with Sunday’s match via the live links below.
Live Stats: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sidearmstats.com_florida_mten_&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=6S7YZonCUiquWAp95Ikh0QVE242iOmkrOBDx-ueHstE&s=36PsrKbovcx4nP2q3QJM64E4d9DG1bUHMTGCGPdeEWw&e=
Live Video: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_sports_2018_3_9_tennis-2Dmen-2Dlive-2Dvideo-2Dstats.aspx&d=DwIF-g&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=6S7YZonCUiquWAp95Ikh0QVE242iOmkrOBDx-ueHstE&s=9QkOxto41PSD9_uyNC30Hoxf8clTSvuyTX-CavVHEJ4&e=
Florida tennis will follow COVID-19 safety protocols established by UF Health, campus leadership, the SEC Medical Guidance Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Consistent with those guidelines, Florida tennis will maximize fan seating while maintaining proper physical distance.
* Admission is free at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex and general admission tickets will be available on a first come-first serve basis.
* Additionally, a small allotment of tickets will be available for player guests.
* There will be designated seating blocks for groups of two and four indicated by orange seats in the stands to ensure proper physical distancing.
* Each block has six feet of distance on all sides. The first rows of each section will be blocked off to create a clear and safer walkway for guests.
* In accordance with campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) will be required of all guests throughout the entire match. Failure to comply with this important health guideline could result in loss of attendance privileges.
* The complex will feature new signage to help reinforce safety measures and will also feature an increased number of hand sanitizer stations.
* Fans are encouraged to utilize clear bags to reduce touch points for entry gate staff.
* In the event of inclement weather, patrons will not be allowed into the indoor facility.
* Access to the tennis building or the court is not permitted for any patrons.
* No outside food or drink is allowed in the complex and the concession stand will remain open.
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