GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Head Women’s Tennis Coach Per Nilsson announced today that nationally-ranked, junior transfer Scarlett Nicholson has joined the Gators’ roster following an all-conference sophomore season at Georgia Tech.
 
“It’s exciting to get to coach someone like Scarlett.,” said Nilsson. “She’s an incredible athlete, and has a drive and ambition that will match the Florida Gator standard. It’s going to be exciting to see her progress in Gainesville.”
 
The 2025 All-ACC Singles First Team selection ranked as high as No. 16 in the ITA national singles rankings this fall. Nicholson’s 21 singles victories led the Yellow Jackets in 2024-25, and she went 13-4 in the number one spot. She closed out that season on a 10-match winning streak, and went 6-3 against nationally ranked competition.
 
In doubles, Nicholson partnered with a pair of Yellow Jackets at the number one spot in 2024-25, finishing the year ranked No. 53 nationally alongside teammate Kylie Bilchev.
 
The Toronto, Ontario native boasts a career-high WTA ranking of No. 870 in doubles, and No. 977 in singles.  
 
Nicholson is also a standout in the classroom having been named to the All-ACC Academic Team in 2024 and 2025, and 2025 CSC Academic All-District.