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

Bublik
December 29, 2023

“What the hell is this draw?”: Bublik sparks new rivalry with controversial comment

Alexander Bublik has stirred up drama again, this time taking aim at the...
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Alexander Bublik withdrawal
December 29, 2023

Bublik’s mysterious walkover finally explained

Alexander Bublik has finally provided an explanation of his 2022 withdrawal against Pablo...
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Andrey Rublev UTS Grand Finals - Tennis Majors / UTS
December 18, 2023

“The moment was very emotional”: Rublev explains second-quarter drama against Rune

Andrey Rublev has explained his perspective on the drama that defined his Final...
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Jack Draper UTS Grand Finals - Tennis Majors / UTS
December 18, 2023

“To finish this strong is amazing”: Draper looks to maintain momentum heading into 2024

Jack Draper is exciting to build on his momentum after winning the UTS...
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Jack Draper UTS Grand Finals - Tennis Majors / UTS
December 18, 2023

“He’s going to be dangerous” – Rune issues Draper warning after UTS Grand Final

Holger Rune has warned that Jack Draper could soon reach the top 10...
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Jack Draper UTS Grand Final 2023
December 17, 2023

“This format is perfect”: Draper reflects on his brilliant start in UTS

After winning the first three matches of his UTS career, Jack Draper shares...
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Holger Rune UTS Grand Final 2023
December 17, 2023

“What is luck? This is tennis”: Resurgent Rune ready for Final Four in London

After a slow start, Holger Rune has now acclimatised to the UTS format...
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Rune Brisbane 2024
December 16, 2023

“I found the rhythm”: Rune into Final Four at UTS London with Monfils win

Rune has defeated Monfils at the UTS Grand Final in London, booking a...
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Holger Rune UTS Finals
December 16, 2023

UTS Grand Final: Changes needed from Rune if “The Viking” is to survive day two

Having been swept 3-0 in his only match of the day, here's what...
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Andrey Rublev UTS London
December 16, 2023

Is UTS the ultimate test of fitness for tennis players?

Rublev and Ruud weigh in on how demanding the UTS format is physically...
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Andrey Rublev Rublo UTS Grand Final London
December 15, 2023

UTS Grand Final: Rublev qualifies for Final Four, gaining revenge over Schwartzman in London

Andrey Rublev "Rublo" has recorded his second win of the day at the...
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Patrick Mouratoglou, UTS 2023
December 15, 2023

“I don’t want to change tennis” – Mouratoglou explains heart behind UTS heading to London

As UTS heads to the home of traditional tennis in London this weekend,...
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Players with trophy UTS London - Tennis Majors / UTS
December 15, 2023

Big names on display at UTS Grand Final as Rublev, Draper headline in London

Ahead of the UTS Grand Final in London, we look at the big...
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Goran Ivanisevic
December 14, 2023

Why didn’t Goran Ivanisevic win Coach of the Year?

Novak Djokovic has hit out at the ATP this week in response to...
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Boris Becker interview
December 14, 2023

“Nick makes a lot of noise about tennis lately” – Becker calls out Kyrgios, X fight ensues

Boris Becker and Nick Kyrgios have engaged in a spat on X, with...
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November 30, 2023

“At 36, 37, Federer was not able to do what Novak is doing” – Mouratoglou on why Djokovic in 2023 is better than Federer in 2017-2019

Patrick Mouratoglou believes that Novak Djokovic is better in 2023 than Roger Federer...
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Jessica Pegula, Tokyo 2023
November 30, 2023

“I always thought I would make it happen”: Pegula named in Forbes’ “30 Under 30”

Jessica Pegula shares about her passion for impacting others after being named in...
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UTS London 2023
November 24, 2023

UTS Seoul cancelled, field now set for UTS Grand Final in London

Following the postponement of UTS Seoul, the field is now set for the...
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Novak Djokovic - ATP Finals - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
November 20, 2023

ATP rankings: Djokovic begins 400th week on top as Big 4 separate themselves from the rest of the pack

Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner and Medvedev have proven themselves to be head-and-shoulders above the...
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DJOKOVIC 2024
November 20, 2023

“Next year will not be different, my drive is still there” – Djokovic reflects on year, declares goals for 2024

Novak Djokovic reflects on his achievements in 2023, and outlines some of his...
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NOVAK_DJOKOVIC_ATPFINALS_2023 (1)
November 19, 2023

Ivanisevic exclusive: “I knew after the round-robin, the real Novak Djokovic will show up”

Coach Goran Ivanisevic said that from the moment he saw Novak Djokovic warming...
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