The members
of the University
of Florida women’s tennis
team said throughout the 2008-09 season that they appreciated the fan support
they received during the year. Not only did Gator fans cheer the team on to a
perfect 13-0 home record this year, they came out and showed their support when
it matter the most.
In the ITA
Postseason Attendance Race, Florida
posted the highest overall total attendance (812 fans) and the highest overall
average (406 per match) than any other women's program that hosted a 2009 NCAA
Regional site. The 490 fans who attended the NCAA First Round match against
College of Charleston was the second-highest individually attended postseason
match, while the 322 fans who attended the May 10th NCAA Second Round battle
against Florida State ranked third among all women's programs in 2009.
“I’ve
always said that Gator fans are the best fans in the country and they showed
that throughout the season and especially during the NCAA Tournament matches we
hosted this year,” UF head coach Roland Thornqvist said. “Our players love the experience of
playing at Linder Stadium at the Ring Tennis Complex because of the tremendous
support they receive every match and their results are a reflection of that.”
