ALABAMA – No. 11 Florida (4-1) will host No. 23 Alabama (8-2) and Auburn (3-4) this weekend at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex to kick off its Southeastern Conference schedule.
The Gators are scheduled to host the Crimson Tide on Friday at 5 p.m. ET while the Tigers will come to Gainesville on Sunday at noon ET.
UF will play in its first contests since Jan. 29 at UCF, which it won 5-2.
Alabama and Auburn were two of only four SEC matchups that Florida played last season prior to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the rest of the 2020 season. The Gators won both of those matches, 7-0, at home.
Both matches will be available to follow along with via a live video feed as well as a live stats page.
Should inclement weather force matches indoors, fans will not be able to attend and no live stats or live video will be available. The official Florida men’s tennis Twitter account (@GatorsMTN) will provide live updates.
You can find more information on COVID-19 safety protocols below.
Florida tennis will follow COVID-19 safety protocols established by UF Health, campus leadership, the SEC Medical Guidance Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Consistent with those guidelines, Florida tennis will maximize fan seating while maintaining proper physical distance.
- Admission is free at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex and general admission tickets will be available on a first come-first serve basis.
- Additionally, a small allotment of tickets will be available for player guests.
- There will be designated seating blocks for groups of two and four indicated by orange seats in the stands to ensure proper physical distancing.
- Each block has six feet of distance on all sides. The first rows of each section will be 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 will feature 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 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.
