David Long is a Senior Sports Journalist at Stuff. He specializes in covering a wide array of competitive sports, with a keen focus on league, tennis, rugby, baseball, and Supercars. David's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as RNZ, Nine Digital, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, among others.
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David Long focuses on local sports events, particularly tennis tournaments like the ASB Classic. If you have insights or announcements related to this specific event, players participating, or other local sports tournaments in New Zealand (especially in Hamilton), he may be interested.
Given his emphasis on live event coverage and local sports, providing real-time updates about ongoing matches or behind-the-scenes information during these events could capture his attention. Additionally, offering exclusive interviews with athletes participating in the ASB Classic or other relevant local tournaments might also pique his interest.
As David's geographic focus is specified as being in New Zealand (Hamilton), pitches should align with this location to ensure relevance to his coverage area.
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fast facts Michael Venus and Nikola Mektic won the ASB Classic doubles title after Rajeev Ram withdrew due to injury.
fast facts Gael Monfils wins 2025 ASB Classic, becomes oldest ATP champion at 38. Monfils claimed the 13th title of his career.
By: David Long
fast facts Tennis Auckland seeks $15 million to build a roof on Centre Court at Manuka Doctor Arena.
fast facts Tournament director Nicolas Lamperin says he will try to get Naomi Osaka for the 2026 ASB Classic.
fast facts Lulu Sun faces Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in the Australian Open first round on Tuesday.
fast facts Lulu Sun suffers a third consecutive loss, 6-3 7-5 to Danka Kovinic at Australian Open. Sun made 44 unforced errors, hit 21 winners in first round exit.
fast facts Erin Routliffe and Gaby Dabrowski overcame a 3-0 deficit in the third set to defeat Danielle Collins and Desirae Krawczyk at the Australian Open.
I’m excited to share this first of many columns with you, our valued members and partners. This monthly space will allow us to connect, inform and collaborate—highlighting the critical work NECA is doing, the challenges we face and the tremendous opportunities ahead.
By: David Long
fast facts Michael Venus and partner Nikola Mektic lost their first-round Australian Open men's doubles match.
By: David Long
fast facts Erin Routliffe and Gaby Dabrowski win three-set match to advance to third round of Australian Open women's doubles.
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