Latest posts by Bren Gray
Why do some players succeed on grass while others don’t?
The red dirt of Paris is well and truly in the rear vision mirror now. As we approach the end of June, the ATP and WTA Tours are at the halfway point of the grass court season as well. Observant tennis fans may have noticed a shift in the names present at the business end […]
Early Wimbledon Predictions for Women’s Singles: Who’s in form?
Wimbledon is just around the corner, and it’s time to make some early predictions. Who’s looking good in the women’s game after two weeks of action on the grass? Read on as we breakdown which WTA players have been in form so far this grass season, and give our early WTA Wimbledon predictions ahead of […]
Early ATP Wimbledon predictions: Who’s looking good after two weeks of grass?
We’re on the cusp of the year’s third Grand Slam. While the Wimbledon draw doesn’t get announced until Friday, it’s never too early for some predictions and good Wimbledon odds now that we’ve seen a fortnight of grass action. Who’s looking sharp on the green this year? Whose form is a bit concerning? Read on […]
Eastbourne ATP 2024 Preview – Warm-up to Wimbledon
Wimbledon is so close you can almost taste the strawberries and cream. But there’s one more week until the year’s third Grand Slam gets underway, and it’s an important one for some players. Two ATP 250 tournaments remain to be played this week, one of which is the Rothesay International in Eastbourne. The event is […]
HCP betting in tennis: how does it work and when to use it?
For those who have been around the sport for long enough, you might have heard of HCP betting in tennis. Ever wondered what it means? Let’s find out. Hcp betting is shorthand for “handicap betting”, and refers to a certain genre among betting markets. It’s a common approach that bookmakers employ across many different types […]
Best ever grass court players? A look back at some legends
Wimbledon is just around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time to talk about the best ever grass court players. This debate comes up around June every year, and is one we’re more than happy to dive into. Who’s the best ever to grace the lawns of tennis? Is it Roger Federer, […]
How do the ATP/WTA rankings work?
Points, race, live ranking & more – Rankings explained If you’ve ever watched tennis for more than a few minutes, you’ll likely have noticed something: almost every player has a rank. Who gives out these ranks? How do they work? What does a player do to increase or decrease their rank? As tennisnerds, we want […]
Tennis Olympics qualification | Who’s playing and how does it work?
Usually the biggest event in the tennis calendar is the upcoming Grand Slams. This year, however, there’s something else on the horizon: the Olympics. Tennis will be returning to the clay courts of Paris for the prestigious tournament this July, giving players the opportunity to get their hands on a coveted Olympic medal. Considering the […]
Tennis Calendar Explained: Locations, surfaces & dates
Turn on the tennis this week, and you’ll probably notice one thing: the court color has changed. Gone is the red dirt of Roland-Garros; instead, it’s the finely cropped grasses of Europe on display now. But hang on, weren’t the courts blue and bouncy just a few months ago? And why are matches starting in […]
ATP Players to Watch on Grass: Draper, Shapo, Bublik & More
Some players are still knocking the red dirt off their shoes after Roland-Garros, but the ATP Tour has already moved on. Five weeks of non-stop grass court action begins this week, with the surface a stark contrast to clay. While clay courts favor those with heavy spin, patience and the cardio to grind out points, […]