Gators move on to face USF on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET in second round
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 1-seeded Florida (21-2) defeated South Alabama (12-8), 4-0, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
With their win, the Gators will move on to host South Florida on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. The Bulls defeated Duke, 4-2, on Saturday to earn their spot in the second round.
It was a straightforward affair for UF on Saturday as the top-seeded outfit won the doubles point with victories on the No. 2 and No. 3 courts.
The top half of the Florida singles lineup paved the way for the dual match victory as Duarte Vale, Sam Riffice and Andy Andrade won straight-set contests to send the Gators through to the next round.
The full results on Saturday’s match as well as more information on Sunday’s match with USF can be found below.
Doubles Results: 3, 2
1. Johannes Ingildsen/Duarte Vale (UF) vs. #44 Cloes, Loic/Marzol, Clement (USA) 5-2, *unfinished*
2. Sam Riffice/Ben Shelton (UF) def. Evrard, Julien/Collard, Sebastien (USA) 6-2
3. Brian Berdusco/Will Grant (UF) def. Delcour, Louis/Pet’ko, Leon (USA) 6-2
Singles Results: 1, 2, 3
1. #4 Duarte Vale (UF) def. #80 Evrard, Julien (USA) 6-0, 6-3
2. #6 Sam Riffice (UF) def. #83 Marzol, Clement (USA) 6-3, 6-3
3. #18 Andy Andrade (UF) def. Cloes, Loic (USA) 6-3, 6-4
4. Ben Shelton (UF) vs. Collard, Sebastien (USA) 6-3, 3-6, 1-1, *unfinished*
5. #79 Josh Goodger (UF) vs. Delcour, Louis (USA) 6-3, 5-5, *unfinished*
6. Lukas Greif (UF) vs. Bugaj, Martin (USA) 7-5, 3-0, *unfinished*
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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.
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Attendance Policies
* 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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