Bren Gray

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

Simona Halep Patrick Mouratoglou
March 13, 2024

“It was horrible, it was scary” – “relieved” Mouratoglou opens up on Halep suspension for the first time at Indian Wells

Patrick Mouratoglou has shared what the days following Simona Halep’s doping ban were...
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Casper Ruud 2024
March 12, 2024

Slimmer Ruud finding new hard-court success in 2024

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Carlos Alcaraz Indian Wells 2024
March 11, 2024

Alcaraz’s confidence “so much higher than first round” in Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz is returning to his brutal best in Indian Wells, after several...
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Novak Djokovic - Indian Wells 2024
March 10, 2024

Indian Wells: Djokovic gains 400th Masters win over valiant Vukic

Novak Djokovic won against Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday night. He'll...
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Elena Rybakina 2024
March 9, 2024

Rybakina withdraws from Indian Wells due to illness

Illness has forced defending champion Elena Rybakina to withdraw from the BNP Paribas...
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Nadal Indian Wells withdrawal
March 7, 2024

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells: “I can’t lie to myself”

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Indian Wells ahead of the first round, despite...
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Paula Badosa
March 7, 2024

Badosa injured again, withdraws from Indian Wells

Paula Badosa has announced her withdrawal from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian...
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Wawrinka ATP PIF
February 29, 2024

“Keep driving forward”: First player publicly supports ATP/PIF partnership

Stan Wawrinka has come out in support of the recently announced strategic partnership...
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Underarm serve
February 28, 2024

Mouratoglou says underarm serve “as respectful as a drop shot”

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou has weighed in on the underarm serve debate, explaining why...
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Chile Open conditions (1)
February 27, 2024

“It’s absurd”: Players unhappy with Chile Open conditions

Poor court surfaces at the Chile Open have caused players to fall and...
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Rafael Nadal
February 17, 2024

Rafa’s forehand the best in tennis history, says Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou ranks his top five best forehands in tennis history, with a...
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Ostapenko v Azarenka handshake
February 14, 2024

What happened with the Ostapenko v Azarenka handshake?

Drama has unfolded on the WTA Tour this Wednesday, with Jelena Ostapenko refusing...
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John Isner, Dallas 2023
February 13, 2024

Mouratoglou: “Isner has the best serve in tennis history”

On his Instagram channel, Patrick Mouratoglou revealed his top five servers of all...
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Elena Rybakina
February 12, 2024

WTA rankings: Rybakina back at No 4, Andreeva nearing top 30

Elena Rybakina rejoins the big four at the top of the WTA rankings,...
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Humbert atp ranking
February 12, 2024

ATP rankings: Humbert hits career-high, Nagal makes top 100 debut

Ugo Humbert hits a career-high ranking this week courtesy of his fifth title...
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Ernests Gulbis retires
February 12, 2024

Ernests Gulbis announces retirement from tennis

Former top 10 player Ernests Gulbis has officially retired after more than a...
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Nishioka withdraws
February 9, 2024

Nishioka withdraws in Dallas handing Mannarino quarter-final berth

Yoshihito Nishioka has withdrawn from the Dallas Open due to illness, handing a...
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UTS Oslo field
February 6, 2024

UTS Oslo preview: Ruud looking for home glory, de Minaur after revenge

With the 2024 UTS season beginning in Oslo this Friday, we look ahead...
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Ostapenko WTA rankings
February 5, 2024

WTA rankings: Ostapenko on the cusp of top 10 after winning second title of 2024

Jelena Ostapenko becomes the first woman to win two titles in 2024, rises...
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Alexander Bublik
February 5, 2024

ATP rankings: Bublik hits career-high, FAA on the rise again

Alexander Bublik, Borna Coric and Felix-Auger Aliassime are the big winners in the...
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Djokovic Indian Wells 2024
February 5, 2024

Djokovic announces next tournament will be Indian Wells

Djokovic will skip Dubai and play Indian Wells for the first time in...
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