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

Carlos Alcaraz US Open
October 16, 2023

“I see similarities between Alcaraz’s game and those of Rafa (Nadal), Novak (Djokovic) and myself” – Federer

Roger Federer has weighed in on the conversation about Carlos Alcaraz being comparable...
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Iga Swiatek reading
October 3, 2023

Swiatek’s love of reading fuelling her as she continues China Open march

When she's not crushing winners on the tennis court, you'll find Iga Swiatek...
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ALCARAZ_BEIJING_2023
October 3, 2023

“It’s really difficult to play against him” Alcaraz unpacks his defeat to Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz has praised Jannik Sinner following his loss in the China Open...
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SINNER_VIENNA_2023 (1)
October 3, 2023

“Today, it was my day” – superb Sinner powers past Alcaraz into China Open final

Jannik Sinner won against Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Tuesday and will...
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Miami 2023
October 3, 2023

Alcaraz looking forward to “the match everybody wants to see” against Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz is looking forward to the seventh instalment of his rivalry against...
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Ons Jabeur 2023
October 3, 2023

“The race is the race” – Jabeur looking to clinch WTA Finals spot with strong showing in Beijing and Zhengzhou

Ons Jabeur is focused on booking her spot at the WTA Finals in...
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Rod Laver Arena, Australian Open 2021
October 3, 2023

Australian Open to start on a Sunday in 2024, becomes 15-day event

An additional day will be added to the Australian Open in 2024, in...
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Iga Swiatek, China Open, 2023
October 3, 2023

“Today I felt really comfortable and confident” – Swiatek aces China Open debut

Iga Swiatek was pleased with her net play in round one of the...
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Aryna Sabalenka 2023
October 2, 2023

Sabalenka weighs in on performance byes: “You have to deserve it”

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is opposed to the "performance byes" being used...
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Karolina Pliskova at the 2023 Australian Open
October 1, 2023

Pliskova ends season early due to wrist injury

After a patchy season, Pliskova's year will be ending earlier than expected due...
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Jack Draper 2024
October 1, 2023

“I’m a much better player now”: Draper looking to finish strong after injury-riddled year

Despite another year hampered by injuries, Jack Draper believes he's a better player...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime 2023 season
September 30, 2023

How the indoor hard-court swing could be a lifeline—or knockout blow—for Auger-Aliassime’s season

With 1,560 points to defend, the upcoming indoor hard-court swing could either see...
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Coco Gauff ASB Classic 2024
September 30, 2023

“I have lots of tennis left in me”: Gauff determined not to dwell on US Open success heading into Asian swing

Coco Gauff is not dwelling on her US Open success, and is instead...
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Jannik Sinner
September 27, 2023

ATP Finals 2023: Race heats up heading into Asian swing as Sinner, Rune look to boost qualification chances

With 4000 points on the line over the next six weeks, and only...
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Caroline Wozniacki
September 26, 2023

Caroline Wozniacki’s next tournament to be 2024 ASB Classic in New Zealand

Caroline Wozniacki has announced that she will play the 2024 ASB Classic as...
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Team Europe lose Laver Cup 2023
September 25, 2023

“Sometimes you need to admit the opponent was a little bit better” – Borg on Laver Cup defeat

Despite only winning one of nine matches, Bjorn Borg is happy with how...
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Team World poses with the Laver Cup trophy
September 24, 2023

“It felt unbelievable to kick their ass, baby!” Team World win Laver Cup 13-2

Team World have won the 2023 Laver Cup, with Tiafoe/Shelton defeating Hurkacz/Rublev 7-6...
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Casper Ruud at the Laver Cup 2023
September 24, 2023

“Game on, baby!” – How Ruud’s win has sparked the Laver Cup into life

With Casper Ruud putting Team Europe on the board in this year's Laver...
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Casper Ruud Laver Cup 2023
September 24, 2023

Laver Cup: Ruud gets Team Europe’s first points with win over Paul

Casper Ruud has prevailed over Team World's Tommy Paul 7-6 (6), 6-2, getting...
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Taylor Fritz, Laver Cup 2023
September 24, 2023

Laver Cup: Fritz holds off Rublev to extend Team World’s lead on day two

Team World have begun day two of the Laver Cup by extending their...
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Gael Monfils Auger-Aliassime controversy Laver cup
September 23, 2023

“I am tired of these incessant and futile controversies” – Monfils speaks out on Auger-Aliassime conflict at Laver Cup

Gael Monfils has spoken out about his conflict with Auger-Aliassime at the Laver...
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