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
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
October 22, 2023
Stockholm Open: Marvellous Monfils wins 12th career title
Gael Monfils outlasted Pavel Kotov in the Stockholm Open final on Sunday, becoming...
Bren Gray
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,...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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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