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
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...

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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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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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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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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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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...

Bren Gray
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...

Bren Gray
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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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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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...

Bren Gray
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...

Bren Gray
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...

Bren Gray
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...

Bren Gray
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...

Bren Gray
September 23, 2023
“I needed one more day” – Davidovich Fokina says travel delays contributed to Laver Cup loss
After losing his Laver Cup debut, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has explained travel delays...

Bren Gray
September 23, 2023
Cerundolo makes it two from two for Team World with win on Laver Cup debut
Franciso Cerundolo has extended Team World's lead on day one of the Laver...

Bren Gray
September 23, 2023
Laver Cup gets underway as Shelton wins battle of the rookies against Fils
Ben Shelton has got Team World off to a winning start at the...

Bren Gray
September 22, 2023
“I’d love to play another”: Murray on his unfinished business at the Olympics
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray has revealed his desire to play at...

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September 22, 2023
“I am burning inside to compete again” – Khachanov continues comeback in Zhuhai
Karen Khachanov is on the comeback in China this week, as he looks...

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