Latest posts by Bren Gray
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, […]
Swiatek vs Paolini Prediction and Odds, French Open Women’s Final
It all comes down to this. 128 women began the French Open 13 days ago, eager to lift the silverware in Paris. Now just two remain–Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini – with one getting crowned champion on Saturday. Will it be two-time defending champion Swiatek? The Pole is on a 20-match winning streak at Roland-Garros, […]
Alcaraz vs Sinner Prediction and Odds, French Open Men’s Semi-Final
Two weeks ago when the Roland-Garros draw was announced, this was the match everyone mentally circled as a blockbuster. And now it’s happening: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner in the French Open semi-finals. Wimbledon champion vs Australian Open champion. Best two players in the world right now. Head-to-head locked at four each. It doesn’t get […]
Swiatek vs Gauff Prediction and Odds, French Open Women’s Semi-Final
We’re at the pointy end of the French Open now, with just four men and four women remaining in Paris. Thursday sees the men take a break, while both women’s semi-finals are contested. First up on Court Philippe-Chatrier are Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Swiatek comes into Roland-Garros as the two-time defending champion, vying for […]