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

Djokovic v Fritz Australian Open 2024
January 24, 2024

“It was not enjoyable at all”: Djokovic praises much-improved effort from Fritz

With the first set alone taking almost as long as their last meeting,...
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Medvedev Australian Open 2024 (1)
January 23, 2024

Australian Open: Medvedev ready for big-serving Hurkacz in quarters

Daniil Medvedev says holding his own serve will be crucial in his quarter-final...
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Hurkacz Australian Open 2024
January 23, 2024

Hurkacz “hungry for more” ahead of second Grand Slam quarter-final

Hubert Hurkacz looks to pull off another Grand Slam quarter-final upset this week
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Djokovic Eye of the Tiger 2024
January 23, 2024

Djokovic: I don’t need Eye of the Tiger before a match, I need something to calm me down

While some need music to motivate themselves, Djokovic says he already has enough...
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Marta Kostyuk
January 21, 2024

Australian Open: Kostyuk makes first Grand Slam quarter-final after halting Timofeeva

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk defeated Russian Maria Timofeeva 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday and will...
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Iga_Swiatek_Australian_Open
January 19, 2024

Swiatek says Australian Open draw “toughest one I ever had” after beating Kenin, Collins in opening rounds

Having faced a former finalist and former champion in her opening two rounds...
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Carlos_Alcaraz_Australian_Open_2024 (1)
January 19, 2024

What Alcaraz achieved in his first 200 matches that Djokovic, Nadal and Federer couldn’t

We look at how Carlos Alcaraz compares to the Big Three across his...
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Arthur_Cazaux_Australian_Open_2024 (1)
January 19, 2024

“I knew I was capable of competing at this level” says Cazaux after Rune victory

21-year-old Arthur Cazaux has been overshadowed in French tennis by Fils, van Assche...
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Danielle_Collins_Australian_Open_2024
January 18, 2024

Collins announces retirement after brutal Swiatek loss

30-year-old Danielle Collins has revealed this will be her last year playing tennis
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Paula_Badosa 2024
January 18, 2024

“I didn’t expect playing this well” – Badosa surprised by her level at Australian Open

Paula Badosa has begun her Australian Open campaign with two straight set victories,...
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Alexei_Popyrin_Australian_Open_2024 (1)
January 18, 2024

Promising signs for Australian tennis despite Popyrin, Thompson losses

Australians are falling thick and fast in Melbourne this week, but the manner...
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Thanasi_Kokkinakis_Australian_Open_2024
January 17, 2024

“I wish I could do it easier, but I can’t” – Kokkinakis explains motivation struggles after Australian Open redemption

After defeating Sebastian Ofner in five sets, Thanasi Kokkinakis has explained how he...
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Zverev_court_trial_2024 (1)
January 17, 2024

Zverev believes he still has confidence of players despite impending trial

With fresh news of an impending trial for Alexander Zverev, the German has...
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Jiri Lehecka 2024
January 13, 2024

Lehecka says Draper “was the better player for almost two sets” after Adelaide final

Jiri Lehecka praised Jack Draper's level after winning his first ATP title at...
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Nick Kyrgios
January 12, 2024

“He would be one of the most exciting guys” – Mouratoglou reveals who he’d love to coach

Patrick Mouratoglou believes he understands Nick Kyrgios, and would love to coach the...
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Alex De Minaur 2024
January 12, 2024

“I’m living my dream”: De Minaur on cracking the top 10, facing Raonic at Australian Open

Alex de Minaur shares what it feels like to have made the world's...
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Aryna Sabalenka - Australia 2024
January 11, 2024

Sabalenka gets handy Australian Open draw, Osaka plays Garcia first round

The women's 2024 Australian Open draw sees Aryna Sabalenka with the most favourable...
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Novak Djokovic - Australia 2024
January 11, 2024

Australian Open draw sees potential Djokovic v Shelton rematch, Tsitsipas faces Berrettini in first round

The 2024 Australian Open draw has been announced, with Djokovic and Shelton on...
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Alex de Minaur 2024
January 10, 2024

First Djokovic, then Alcaraz: de Minaur is on fire in 2024

Alex de Minaur has continued his stellar start to the season, this time...
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Grigor Dimitrov 2024
January 9, 2024

Tennis in 2024: Five things we’ve learnt so far

With a week's tennis having unfolded already in 2024, we look at five...
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Marketa Vondrousova 2024
January 9, 2024

No 3 seed Vondrousova withdraws from WTA Adelaide

Former Wimbledon champion withdrew from the WTA 500 event due to a hip...
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