Gray aims to build more experience after Surbiton Trophy exit

Twickenham tennis ace Alastair Gray is eyeing up more opportunities on the ATP Challenger Tour after a spirited performance in the second round of the Surbiton Trophy to Christopher O'Connell. Gray, who is a member of the LTA's Men's & Women's Programme, through which the governing body provides a range of support to players aged 16-21 with the potential to progress towards competing in Grand Slams and representing Great Britain in Davis or Billie Jean King Cup, lost 6-3 7-6(5) to Australian O'Connell after an encouraging performance. Ad/> The 23-year-old pointed to experience as one reason why his opponent was able to get the better of him, as he found positives in his defeat.

/> Roland-Garros'A wondrous shot!' — Gauff rips 'stunning backhand' to break Trevisan7 MINUTES AGO «It was a tight match in the second set. I think he played well, he served better than me. There were a lot of break exchanges.

I didn't serve my best, that's for sure,» said Gray, who beat fellow Brit Mark Whitehouse in the opening round. «I found ways to stay in the match, until the end. It was close, just 7-5 in the second set breaker.

There is things to improve on, there always is, but I come off that match feeling that I could've done a little bit more. »He's very solid, he's got very heavy groundstrokes and on grass, they come through quick. I think he's very calm, which comes with experience.