Bren Gray
While most New Zealanders are rugby-mad, it’s tennis that gets Bren up in the wee hours of the morning. Bren’s been in love with the sport ever since he witnessed a No 63 ranked Novak Djokovic storm his way to the Roland-Garros quarterfinals, flagrantly impersonating tennis royalty along the way. Now, writing about tennis – plus a healthy dose of rugby and cricket – is what Bren spends his time on down under.
Latest articles
December 8, 2024
UTS Grand Final: De Minaur lifts trophy in London, overwhelming Rune with defence
The Demon extends his winning streak over The Viking in UTS to six...
Bren Gray
December 6, 2024
US Open, NCAA, Indian Wells: Everything you always wanted to know about Emma Navarro (but never had time to find out) – updated as of December 2024
Here’s everything you always wanted to know about Emma Navarro, the young American...
Bren Gray
December 4, 2024
Why Rublev is favourite to win the UTS Grand Final (despite his form)
Rublev has proven himself a natural fit with the UTS format
Bren Gray
December 3, 2024
Struff to play UTS Grand Final, replacing injured Shapo
Jan-Lennard Struff makes his third UTS appearance as a replacement for Shapovalov
Bren Gray
November 6, 2024
“I have contacted him personally”: Humbert apologises to Khachanov for Paris incident
The Frenchman explained he did not realise the extent of Khachanov's injury at...
Bren Gray
November 2, 2024
ATP Finals qualification scenarios: De Minaur overtakes Rublev; Dimitrov, Tsitsipas out of Race
Losses in the Paris Masters quarter-finals ended Grigor Dimitrov and Stefanos Tsitsipas' chances...
Bren Gray
November 1, 2024
“I don’t know why they do it” – Alcaraz gives scathing review of Paris Masters court speed
The Spaniard continues his track record of struggling in Paris
Bren Gray
October 31, 2024
Humbert: Win over Alcaraz “the most beautiful victory in my career”
The Frenchman channeled lessons from 2023 into his clutch victory over the second...
Bren Gray
October 21, 2024
WTA rankings: Sabalenka topples Swiatek, Kasatkina back in top 10
It has been exactly one year since Sabalenka was last world No 1
Bren Gray
October 21, 2024
“I couldn’t have imagined a better last Sunday” – Thiem honoured with ceremony in Vienna
Thiem played an exhibition set against Zverev in Vienna on Sunday
Bren Gray
October 21, 2024
ATP rankings: Bautista Agut back in top 50, Diallo hits career high
We look at all the winners and losers from the latest ATP rankings...
Bren Gray
October 20, 2024
Nadal, prize money, Saudi Arabia: Everything you always wanted to know about the Six Kings Slam (but never had time to find out) – updated after final
We answer all the questions you may have about the tennis exhibition in...
Bren Gray
October 20, 2024
Sinner makes surprising confession after battle with Alcaraz in Riyadh
The Italian claimed his first win of the year over Alcaraz on Saturday
Bren Gray
October 20, 2024
UTS Frankfurt: Final Four set as Thiem says tearful farewell to Germany
Kokkinakis and Musetti remained perfect on day two, while Thiem bowed out with...
Bren Gray
October 19, 2024
Sinner beats Alcaraz in Six Kings final to claim largest purse in tennis history
The Italian bags $7.5 million for his efforts in Saudi Arabia
Bren Gray
October 19, 2024
Musetti: “I don’t want to think about anything else. I believe in the anti-doping fight”
The Italian spoke about his success this summer, how fatherhood changed his tennis,...
Bren Gray
October 19, 2024
UTS Frankfurt: Near-perfect Musetti and strong Kokkinakis star as day one gets Humbert closer to Grand Final
Shelton, Humbert, Musetti and Kokkinakis were all victorious on Friday in Frankfurt
Bren Gray
October 17, 2024
Alcaraz races past Nadal to join Sinner in final of Six Kings Slam
Alcaraz and Sinner will play for the fourth time in 2024 in the...
Bren Gray
October 17, 2024
Six Kings Slam: Sinner beats Djokovic for second time in four days
Sinner will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Rafael Nadal in the final of...
Bren Gray
October 17, 2024
“Almost unwatchable” – Six Kings slammed by fans for camera angle
A high angle default camera meant the ball was hard to track at...
Bren Gray
October 17, 2024
“I’m going to go full power”: Alcaraz to show no mercy against Nadal at Six Kings Slam
The winner of Alcaraz v Nadal will make the grand final of the...
Bren Gray