The Gators’ begin their season on Thursday at the Freeman Memorial in Las Vegas.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Florida women’s tennis has been tabbed to finish third in the Southeastern Conference after the release of the preseason poll, the SEC announced Wednesday afternoon. Georgia was selected as the overall champion.
The Gators enter the 2022 season ranked No. 20 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association preseason rankings, welcoming back four athletes from a season ago in addition to two transfers and a trio of freshmen. Carly Briggs and Emma Shelton join Florida after spending time previously at Tennessee and South Carolina, respectively.
Senior McCartney Kessler, utilizing her extra year of eligibility, looks to lead the way following a 2021 campaign that saw her earn All-American honors in both singles and doubles competition. Fellow senior, Marlee Zein, also returns after a big junior campaign that ended with All-American honors alongside Kessler.
Four-time national champion head coach Roland Thornqvist begins his 21st season on the court for Florida on Thursday, Jan. 12 when the Gators compete at the Freeman Memorial in Las Vegas.
SEC Women’s Tennis Preseason Poll
1. Georgia – 192
2. Texas A&M – 175
3. Florida – 170
4. South Carolina – 146
5. Tennessee – 144
6. LSU – 121
7. Auburn – 112
8. Ole Miss – 99
9. Vanderbilt – 95
10. Arkansas – 53
10. Mississippi State – 53
12. Alabama – 46
13. Kentucky – 43
14. Missouri – 19
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