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

Jannik Sinner, Miami 2024
March 29, 2024

Sinner stuns Medvedev, losing just three games in Miami Open semi-final

Jannik Sinner put on a brilliant display in the Miami Open semi-finals, defeating...
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Azarenka Miami 2024 (1)
March 27, 2024

Azarenka on how her motivation has shifted over the years

Victoria Azarenka is no longer motivated by proving others wrong, but still feels...
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Andy Murray ankle injury
March 25, 2024

Murray “out for an extended period” with ankle injury, but promises to be back

Andy Murray's ankle injury, sustained late in his third-round clash against Thomas Machac...
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Osaka Miami 2024
March 25, 2024

Teary Osaka reveals Garcia loss will hurt for “very, very long time”

The Japanese spoke openly after her exit from the Miami Open on Sunday
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Rune Miami 2024
March 25, 2024

“I should have pulled out” says Rune after Marozsan loss

Holger Rune explains he wasn't feeling well ahead of his clash with Fabian...
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Gael Monfils 2024 Miami
March 22, 2024

“This fire is still there” – Monfils targeting top 15 ranking

37-year-old Gael Monfils shares that he's still eager to play tennis, and wants...
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Nishikori 2024
March 22, 2024

“I never lose that motivation” – Nishikori positive about return despite loss

Kei Nishikori shares the goal for his comeback, after the former world No...
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Alex De Minaur
March 21, 2024

“I don’t understand how I lost”: De Minaur on playing Medvedev in his first final

In UTS's "All on the table", Alex de Minaur reflects on what it...
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Sinner 2024
March 21, 2024

Sinner excited for “new opportunity” in Miami

Jannik Sinner is not dwelling on his loss to Carlos Alcaraz last week,...
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Aryna Sabalenka Miami 2024
March 20, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka makes first public comment on Koltsov’s death

Sabalenka has confirmed that her and Konstantin Koltsov were no longer together, following...
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Dominic Thiem in action during his first round match at Roland Garros in 2022
March 20, 2024

“You are hurt everywhere”: Ruud, Thiem and De Minaur on the challenge of winning a title

Casper Ruud, Alex de Minaur and Dominic Thiem discuss how tough it is...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2024
March 18, 2024

Alcaraz after winning Indian Wells: “I found myself at this tournament”

Carlos Alcaraz reveals what shifted for him at Indian Wells this last fortnight,...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2024
March 18, 2024

Back to his best! Alcaraz blows away Medvedev to defend Indian Wells title

Carlos Alcaraz repeated his feat from last year, defeating Daniil Medvedev to defend...
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Swiatek Champion Indian Wells 2024
March 17, 2024

Swiatek comprehensively defeats Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Iga Swiatek dominated Maria Sakkari in the Indian Wells final, defeating the Greek...
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Roger Federer
March 15, 2024

“It’s like riding a bike” – Federer reveals he can still crush forehands

Roger Federer shared in a recent interview with GQ that he can still...
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Indian Well bees
March 14, 2024

Centre court abuzz as bees suspend play in Indian Wells

A swarm of bees have halted play between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev...
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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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