Gators Tennis Falls in Nail-Biter to No. 5 TCU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 22 University of Florida men’s tennis team suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat against No. 5 TCU on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex. Despite a valiant effort and several individual victories, the Gators came up just short against the Horned Frogs.
Doubles Play Sets the Tone
The match began with a mixed start in doubles competition. Kevin Edengren and Andreas Timini secured a 6-3 win on court three, providing an early boost for Florida. However, TCU responded strongly, claiming the remaining two doubles matches. Lorenzo Claverie and Pablo Perez Ramos fell 6-4, while Henry Jefferson and Tanapatt Nirundorn battled fiercely against the No. 8 ranked duo of Duncan Chan and Cosme Rolland De Ravel, ultimately losing 7-5. This resulted in TCU taking the doubles point.
Singles Battles and Gator Resilience
Florida demonstrated resilience in singles play, winning three of the six matches. Jeremy Jin secured a crucial victory on court four with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Albert Pedrico, marking his first singles win since returning to the court. Pablo Perez Ramos also contributed a three-set win on court three, defeating No. 41 Cooper Woestendick 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Kevin Edengren continued the momentum with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory on court six against Maximus Dussault, tying the overall score at 3-3.
A Decisive Tiebreaker
The match ultimately hinged on court two, where Lorenzo Claverie faced No. 9 Duncan Chan. After splitting the first two sets (6-2, 3-6), the match went to a third-set tiebreaker. Chan ultimately prevailed, winning the tiebreaker 7-6 (7-4) and securing the match victory for TCU.
Individual Match Results
- Singles
- Court 1: No. 36 Cosme Rolland De Ravel (TCU) def. No. 50 Henry Jefferson (UF) (6-7 (1-7), 6-2, 6-0)
- Court 2: No. 9 Duncan Chan (TCU) def. Lorenzo Claverie (UF) (6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4))
- Court 3: No. 31 Pablo Perez Ramos (UF) def. No. 41 Cooper Woestendick (TCU) (4-6, 6-1, 6-4)
- Court 4: No. 67 Jeremy Jin (UF) def. Albert Pedrico (TCU) (6-3, 7-5)
- Court 5: Oliver Bonding (TCU) def. Tanapatt Nirundorn (UF) (7-6 (7-4), 6-4)
- Court 6: Kevin Edengren (UF) def. Maximus Dussault (TCU) (6-2, 3-6, 6-4)
Looking Ahead
The Gators will return to SEC play, hosting No. 23 Ole Miss on Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. EST, and No. 7 Mississippi State on Sunday, March 15, at noon. A doubleheader is scheduled for March 15, with North Florida also visiting the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex for a 5 p.m. EST match.
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FAQ
Q: What was the final score of the match?
A: TCU defeated Florida 4-3.
Q: Who won the decisive match for TCU?
A: Duncan Chan defeated Lorenzo Claverie in a third-set tiebreaker.
Q: When are the Gators’ next matches?
A: Florida will play Ole Miss on March 13 and Mississippi State on March 15, with a doubleheader on the 15th including a match against North Florida.
