UF MTN: Florida Selected as No. 1 Overall Seed in 2021 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship

Gators will host South Alabama, Duke and South Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida was selected as the No. 1 overall seed in the 2021 NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship, the NCAA announced on Monday night.

The Gators won the Southeastern Conference regular season title, going undefeated at 12-0 in conference play with a 20-2 overall record.

UF will host South Alabama, Duke and South Florida. It will take on the Jaguars on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and with a win would play the winner of the Blue Devils and the Bulls on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.

Duke and USF will play at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday prior to the Florida match.

The Ring Tennis Complex will serve as a dual site for the opening rounds for the first time since the 2017-18 season as the Florida women’s team was also selected to host.
Both the men’s and women’s first and second round competitions will feature a four-team bracket, with the winners of each pod advancing to the championship rounds at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., May 16-28.

Selections for the NCAA Division I Singles and Doubles Championships will be announced Tuesday evening.

Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased in advance or on each day of the tournament.  An all-session pass is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, college students, and children under 12.  Single day tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens, college students, and children under 12.

Gates will open for fans one hour prior to the start of the first competition each day.  Please note that seating is on a first come, first served basis. No saving of seats will be permitted.

Based on updated recommendations from the NCAA’s COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group local guidelines for fan attendance, not to exceed 50% of the venue capacity, at outdoor NCAA Championships will be followed.

For ticket information please call: 352-375-4683.

2021 Tennis at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex

  *   There are designated seating blocks for groups of two and four indicated by orange seats in the stands to ensure proper physical distancing. Each block has three feet of distance on all sides.
  *   The first rows of each section are 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 features 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, with exception to a small number of individuals on the player guest list, 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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