Andrade tabbed as Co-Player of the Week while Bicknell picks up Newcomer of the Week
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s Andy Andrade and Blaise Bicknell picked up weekly honors from the Southeastern Conference, the conference announced on Wednesday.
Andrade earned SEC Co-Player of the Week recognition while Bicknell was named the SEC Newcomer of the Week.
Andrade put together an impressive showing at LSU and No. 11 Texas A&M last weekend, winning both of his singles matches in straight sets in the No. 2 position, including a victory over the fourth-ranked player in the country, Valentin Vacherot of TAMU, by a score of 7-6 (3), 7-6 (12-10).
The senior also won his doubles match with Ben Shelton, 6-0, over the Aggies.
Overall, Andrade is 16-1 in singles matches in the 2020-21 season and 8-1 in dual matches.
Bicknell continued to be a force on the court for the Gators as he moved to 16-0 overall in singles matches in the 2020-21 season and 7-0 in dual matches after victories against LSU and Texas A&M.
The sophomore wasted no time in his two singles wins against the Tigers and Aggies, winning both in straight sets, including a victory over No. 116 Noah Schachter of TAMU.
Andrade and Bicknell are a combined 32-1 in singles play in the 2020-21 season.
No. 10 Florida is scheduled to host No. 14 Georgia at 5 p.m. ET on Friday and No. 3 Tennessee at noon ET on Sunday at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
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