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
September 16, 2023
UTS newcomer “Rublo” Rublev dispatches “La Monf” Monfils to make Final Four in Frankfurt
Rublo has qualified for the Final Four at UTS in his first attempt,...
Bren Gray
September 16, 2023
“G-Unit” Dimitrov defeats “The Rebel” Paire in dramatic sudden death at UTS Frankfurt
Benoit "The Rebel" Paire has yet again blown a lead, failing to capitalise...
Bren Gray
September 15, 2023
“The Rocket” Eubanks defeats “La Monf” Monfils at UTS Frankfurt, despite ball girl help
American Chris "The Rocket" Eubanks has begun his UTS career in winning fashion,...
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September 15, 2023
Diego “El Peque” Schwartzman bagels Gael “La Monf” Monfils to open play at UTS Frankfurt
UTS Frankfurt has begun with a one-sided encounter between Diego "El Peque" Schwartzman...
Bren Gray
September 12, 2023
Djokovic to join Team Serbia for two of three ties at Davis Cup this week
Novak Djokovic has confirmed he'll be heading to Spain this week to join...
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September 12, 2023
What to watch at the WTA San Diego Open 2023: Sakkari, Garcia, Krejcikova looking to bounce back
We preview the Cymbiotika San Diego Open 2023, looking at who's favourite, who's...
Bren Gray
September 11, 2023
“I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years” – Djokovic not going anywhere after US Open success
After winning the US Open final on Sunday, Novak Djokovic has declared he's...
Bren Gray
September 11, 2023
“Should have won it”: Medvedev rues mistakes in second set of US Open final
Daniil Medvedev failed to win a 104 minute second set in the US...
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September 11, 2023
“I learned my lesson”: How Djokovic’s last loss at the US Open helped him win his 24th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic says losing to Daniil Medvedev in the 2021 US Open final...
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September 11, 2023
Fans divided over Sabalenka racquet smash footage: Should it have been private?
Some believe that footage of Aryna Sabalenka's racquet smash after the US Open...
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September 10, 2023
“People were like: ‘she’s hit her peak and she’s done'”: How painful losses turned Coco Gauff into a US Open champion
Coco Gauff has explained how losing in Roland-Garros and Wimbledon helped release her...
Bren Gray
September 10, 2023
Brilliant Gauff cracks Sabalenka code to win first Grand Slam at US Open
Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam tournament on Saturday at the US...
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September 7, 2023
“I will stop and I will stop now” – Paire on his relationship with hard work
Ahead of UTS Frankfurt, Benoit Paire has shared about his often criticised work...
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September 6, 2023
“Shut off the brain, close your eyes and just swing”: How Shelton beat Tiafoe in the US Open quarter-finals
Ben Shelton has come of age at the US Open, stunning Frances Tiafoe...
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September 6, 2023
“It’s not rocket science” – Fritz explains his loss against Djokovic
A despondent Taylor Fritz has been candid about why he lost to Novak...
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September 6, 2023
Muchova steamrolls Cirstea in yet another one-sided US Open quarter-final
In a match that showcased her incredible ball-striking skills, Karolina Muchova has set...
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September 6, 2023
“Recovery is different from 10 years ago” – Djokovic on the art of constantly reinventing himself
Novak Djokovic has explained how his recovery process differs now that he's 36...
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September 6, 2023
Gauff feeling “emotionally fresh” following Ostapenko rout
Coco Gauff is looking to make her deepest run at the US Open,...
Bren Gray
September 4, 2023
Letting go of expectations: How Madison Keys defeated Jessica Pegula
Low expectations and an understanding that she doesn't have to play the sport...
Bren Gray
September 2, 2023
“I was like, Oh no!” Paul on the 6-0 curse, and his upcoming clash with Shelton
Tommy Paul has explained why he lost the third set to Alejandro Davidovich...
Bren Gray
September 1, 2023
Swiatek keeps bagel factory producing at US Open, into round of 16
Iga Swiatek beat Kaja Juvan 6-0, 6-1 on Friday evening. She'll face the...
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