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_ATPFINALS_2023
November 19, 2023

“He knows how to handle the situation, especially on semi-finals and finals” – Sinner praises clinical performance by Djokovic

Jannik Sinner was gracious in defeat at the ATP Finals, speaking highly of...
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Alexander Zverev - Turin 2023
November 14, 2023

“I’m just happy to back at the level where I’m competitive” – Zverev peaking at the right time in Turin

With a come-from-behind win against world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev has...
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Daniil Medvedev ATP Finals 2023 2
November 13, 2023

ATP Finals: Medvedev wins baseline war against Rublev to go top of Red Group

Daniil Medvedev has defeated Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-2 at the 2023 ATP Finals,...
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Holger Rune ATP Finals 2023
November 13, 2023

“It was a higher level match than Paris” – Rune taking positives from Djokovic loss

Despite losing to Novak Djokovic for the second time in 10 days, Holger...
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Novak_Djokovic_ATP_Finals_2023
November 13, 2023

Clutch Djokovic defeats Rune at ATP Finals to secure year-end No 1 ranking

Novak Djokovic has ensured he'll finish 2023 as the No 1 player in...
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Jannik Sinner ATP Finals 2023
November 12, 2023

“There wasn’t much I could do” – Sinner looking ominous at ATP Finals with crowd, serve on fire

Jannik Sinner is looking ominous at the ATP Finals in Turin this week...
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Aryna Sabalenka
November 5, 2023

WTA Finals: Rain suspends Sabalenka v Swiatek until Sunday

Rain-induced frustration continues at the WTA Finals in Cancun, with Sabalenka v Swiatek...
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Jessica Pegula WTA Finals 2023
November 5, 2023

WTA Finals: Pegula sweeps aside Gauff in under an hour, the second semi postponed

Jessica Pegula defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-1 in the WTA Finals semi-finals, and...
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Patrick Mouratoglou and Simona Halep, Wimbledon 2022
November 4, 2023

Mouratoglou, “feeling responsible”, says that a contaminated collagen is at the origin of Halep’s positive test

The coach says that he "feels responsible" for having proposed a contaminated supplement...
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Aryna Sabalenka WTA Finals 2023
November 3, 2023

WTA Finals: Sabalenka v Rybakina suspended due to rain, play to resume Friday

The final match of the Bacalar Group at the WTA Finals between Aryna...
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Jessica Pegula WTA Finals 2023
November 3, 2023

WTA Finals: Pegula completes clean sweep of Bacalar Group with win over Sakkari

No 5 seed Jessica Pegula has defeated Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2, completing a...
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Team Holger Rune
November 1, 2023

Bercy, Djokovic, Rune, race to Turin: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Rolex Paris Masters (but never had time to find out) – updated with the draw and Alcaraz exit

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Paris Masters, from former champs...
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Coco Gauff
October 31, 2023

WTA Finals serves up another one-sided match as Gauff demolishes Jabeur

Coco Gauff has defeated Ons Jabeur 6-0, 6-1 to go top of the...
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Iga Swiatek, WTA Finals, 2023
October 31, 2023

WTA Finals: Swiatek sweeps aside Vondrousova, keeps No 1 hopes alive

Iga Swiatek has defeated Marketa Vondrousova 7-6 (3), 6-0 at the WTA Finals...
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Gael 'La Monf' Monfils, UTS New York 2024
October 30, 2023

“We are going to see the magic of Paris again” – Monfils cautiously optimistic about his chances at Rolex Paris Masters

Gael Monfils is looking forward to rekindling some Parisian magic this week at...
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Jessica Pegula 2024
October 30, 2023

WTA Finals: Pegula downs Rybakina in opening match

Jessica Pegula has defeated Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-2 to go top of the...
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Samsonova, WTA Elite, 2023
October 26, 2023

WTA Elite Trophy: Samsonova comes from behind to defeat Zhu

Liudmila Samsonova defeated Lin Zhu 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 at the WTA Elite Trophy...
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Carlos Alcaraz injury update
October 25, 2023

“Excited to finish the year on a high” – Alcaraz to compete in Paris, Turin

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will compete at the Rolex Paris Masters and...
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Qinwen Zheng WTA Elite Trophy 2023
October 25, 2023

WTA Elite Trophy: Zheng wins arm-wrestle against Vekic

Qinwen Zheng made a successful start to her WTA Elite Trophy campaign, defeating...
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MONFILS_STOCKHOLM_2023 (1)
October 22, 2023

Stockholm Open: Marvellous Monfils wins 12th career title

Gael Monfils outlasted Pavel Kotov in the Stockholm Open final on Sunday, becoming...
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Saudi Arabia Masters 1000 January 2025
October 20, 2023

Will there be a Masters 1000 event in Saudi Arabia from January 2025?

There's talk of a Masters 1000 event in Saudi Arabia from January 2025,...
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