UT to Host Bates College in New One-on-One Format

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's tennis team will host Bates College in a newly designated one-on-one doubles format match. The NCAA has approved the match as a regular dual match between the teams on Thursday, February 21 beginning at 4 p.m.

Under the format, the teams will play eight-game sets of one-on-one doubles in place of singles and an eight-game set of doubles with the one-on-one doubles serve and volley rule in effect.

The Hillsborough County Tennis Association (HCTA) has been invited to come out and watch the match and then participate in a free one-on-one doubles clinic at the conclusion of the match.

Due to the significance and groundbreaking efforts of the match, the day will be called "One-on-One Doubles Day at The University of Tampa."

Admission will be free to the public. The festivities will take place at The University of Tampa tennis complex. For more information, please contact the UT tennis office at 813-257-3076 or adufaux@ut.edu.