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

Iga Swiatek United Cup 2024
January 6, 2024

Swiatek and Hurkacz sink France, send Poland to United Cup final

Poland's big names have risen to the occasion in Sydney, with Iga Swiatek...
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Alex De Minaur
January 3, 2024

De Minaur ends Djokovic’s 43-match winning streak in Australia

Australian Alex de Minaur served brilliantly as he helped Australia reach the semi-finals...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
January 3, 2024

“It feels like I’m home”: Tsitsipas happy, healthy and ready to win down under

Stefanos Tsitsipas shares what it is about Australia that gets the best level...
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NADAL_BRISBANE_2024
January 2, 2024

Nadal begins comeback in devastating style, defeating Thiem in straight sets

Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem 7-5, 6-1 on Tuesday. He'll face the winner...
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Novak Djokovic United Cup 2024
January 2, 2024

Djokovic has pre-Australian Open scare at United Cup, pulls out of mixed doubles

Novak Djokovic survived a serious wobble against Jiri Lehecka while representing Serbia against...
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Andy Murray Brisbane
January 1, 2024

Brisbane International: Murray fails to finish off Dimitrov, second seed through

Andy Murray was unable to capitalise on a 1-0 set lead against second...
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Iga Swiatek United Cup 2023
January 1, 2024

Swiatek : “They say bakeries should be closed on New Year’s Eve, but here we are”

The smell of fresh bread is wafting through the United Cup this week...
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Ksenia_Monastir_2023
January 1, 2024

French teen Ksenia Efremova becomes youngest to win ITF event in 20 years

Ksenia Efremova won the W15 event in Tunisia without dropping a set, knocking...
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Rune Brisbane 2024
January 1, 2024

Rune survives scare in Brisbane, through to second round

Top seed Holger Rune has defeated Australia's Max Purcell in three sets to...
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Ben Shelton
January 1, 2024

No 3 seed Shelton crashes out of Brisbane International

Ben Shelton has lost his opening match of 2024, falling to Russian Roman...
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DJOKOVIC 2024
January 1, 2024

Bartoli reveals why Djokovic’s isn’t the key factor for his speed

Former World No 7 Marion Bartoli believes that Novak Djokovic's ability to read...
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Naomi Osaka
January 1, 2024

Osaka gets first win in 15 months in comeback match at Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka has started her comeback to professional tennis well, gaining her first...
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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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