Gators Open Dual Match Season Hosting ITA Kick-Off Weekend

Saturday, January 27

Gainesville, FL

9 AM

Florida Gators

Cal State Fullerton (ITA Kick-Off Weekend)

Senior Anna Danilina is ranked No. 8 in the country for singles.

Gators Open Dual Match Season Hosting ITA Kick-Off Weekend

Friday, January 26, 2018 | Women's Tennis

Florida begins action on Saturday at 9 a.m.

By: Kathy Cafazzo

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The reigning national champion Florida Gator Women's tennis team will launch its 2018 dual match season on Saturday when it plays host to the ITA Kick-Off Weekend at the Ring Tennis Complex.

Admission to all regular-season home matches is FREE!

Parking is also free on weekends and available at the UF Law School parking lot located next to the tennis complex.

The Gators enter the season ranked third in the county, returning three letterwinners from last year's national championship squad with seniors Anna Danilina, Josie Kuhlman and Peggy Porter. The new faces of the 2018 squad include the freshmen trio of McCartney Kessler, Victoria Emma and Katie Kubicz, who will be competing in their first dual matches.

Previewing the Season and This weekend

VIDEO: UF Coach Roland Thornqvist – https://youtu.be/4fbc_AANJQM

Opening Weekend Schedule Change

Due to recent weather conditions that have made Florida's back courts unplayable, the men's and women's Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kick-Off Weekend will now start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, with matches scheduled for every three hours.

ITA Kick-Off Weekend Updated Schedule
Saturday, January 27

9 a.m. – Florida women vs Cal State Fullerton
Noon – Louisiana-Monroe vs Marshall
3 p.m. – Florida men vs South Alabama
6 p.m. – South Florida vs Pepperdine

Sunday, January 28

8 a.m. – Women's Championship
Not Before 10 a.m. – Women's Consolation
2 p.m. – Men's Championship
Not Before 4 p.m. – Men's Consolation

Florida vs. ITA Kick-Off Weekend Field:

Florida vs. Cal St. Fullerton: first meeting
Florida vs. Louisiana-Monroe: first meeting
Florida vs. Marshall: first meeting

On the Line

The winner of the women's ITA Kick-Off Weekend will advance to the National Team Indoor Championships held in Madison, Wisconsin from Feb. 9-12.

Online

Florida will provide free live streaming video and online scoring throughout the season.
LINK: http://floridagators.com/sports/2017/1/20/tennis-live-video-stats.aspx?path=tennis-women

What if it's raining?

Should rain enter the Gainesville area, please check FloridaGators.com for the most up-to-date information about any location or time updates.
In the event of rain, matches will be moved inside to the Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry Indoor Facility which is part of the Ring Tennis Complex. Seating is limited and entrance will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Should play move indoors, Florida will not be able to provide live streaming video or scoring.

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