Alabama Women’s Tennis Set to Host SEC Championships, Opens Play Monday

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Crimson Tide is hosting the 2021 Women's Southeastern Conference Tennis Championships at the Alabama Tennis Stadium in Tuscaloosa, April 19-23. Alabama opens the five-day tournament on Monday at 2 p.m. against Mississippi State.

The Crimson Tide comes into the postseason with a 12-11 mark overall and a 10-6 record at home. The MSU Bulldogs are 10-11 overall and 2-5 on the road. The two teams met earlier this season with MSU taking a narrow 4-3 win in Tuscaloosa on March 13.

Monday's second of two matches features Missouri vs. Arkansas and is slated to get underway at 5 p.m.

Head Coach Jenny Mainz Said

"We're excited about hosting the SEC Women's Tennis Championship at Alabama. I told our team today that in my 24 years at Alabama this is only our second time hosting the prestigious SEC Championships. It's a privilege to host and play at home in front of our Alabama fans. Our event management staff and administration do a commendable job of hosting first-class events and everything is in place for an excellent championships. Our team has improved through the course of the season and we're looking forward to a rematch with Mississippi State Monday at 2 p.m."

The Schedule

In addition to two matches on Monday, the championships will feature four matches on both Tuesday and Wednesday, starting at 9 a.m. both days
After opening both days at 9 a.m., subsequent Tuesday and Wednesday matches are slated to start at 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Thursday will feature two semifinal matches, starting at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The championship match is set for Friday at 9 a.m. and will be broadcast live on the SEC Network

First and Second Day Matchups

On Monday, No. 12-seed Alabama faces No. 13 Mississippi State at 2 p.m. and No. 14 Missouri takes on No. 11 Arkansas at 5 p.m.
Tuesday sees No. 9-seed Kentucky vs. No. 8 Ole Miss (9 a.m.), the winner of Alabama/Mississippi State vs. No. 5 Tennessee (12 p.m.), No. 10 Vanderbilt vs. No. 7 South Carolina (3 p.m.) and the winner of Missouri/Arkansas vs. No. 6 Auburn (6 p.m.)
No. 1-seed Georgia, No. 2 Florida, No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 4 LSU have byes until Wednesday

Fans and The SEC Championships

Due to health and safety considerations in addition to the current guidelines, attendance at the SEC Women's Tennis Championships is on a first-come, first-served basis until reaching capacity if the matches are played outdoors
Admission, if matches are played outdoors, is free
Facial coverings must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking
If matches are played indoors, there will be no spectators allowed

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