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 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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
September 1, 2023
Mouratoglou and world No 4 Rune separate ways after (almost) twelve months together
Patrick Mouratoglou will not be the Dane's head coach moving forward, as stated...
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August 31, 2023
“Usually I’m much tougher mentally”: Tsitsipas on his loss at US Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas has open up about his struggles the past month, revealing that...
Bren Gray
August 29, 2023
Rune on his Court 5 placement at the US Open: “Of course I tried to get an explanation”
After being assigned Court 5 for his first-round match at the US Open,...
Bren Gray
August 27, 2023
Eight US Open first-round matches you don’t want to miss (such as Raonic vs Tsitsipas)
With 128 matches unfolding over the first two days of the US Open,...
Bren Gray
August 26, 2023
Badosa withdraws from US Open, season over
Spain's Paula Badosa announced that her season is over as she withdraws from...
Bren Gray
August 26, 2023
“In case you can find Court 5” – Rune salty about court allocation at US Open
World No 4 Holger Rune has expressed his displeasure at being allocated a...
Bren Gray
August 26, 2023
“Being the defending champion is not easy” – Iga Swiatek ahead of US Open
Iga Swiatek has shared how being defending champion at the US Open this...
Bren Gray
August 26, 2023
Mikael Ymer announces retirement from tennis following drug-test “no show” suspension
24-year-old Mikael Ymer has made a shock retirement this week, following his 18-month...
Bren Gray
August 26, 2023
Medvedev looking to spoil Alcaraz vs Djokovic rivalry at US Open
Daniil Medvedev thinks the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic is great,...
Bren Gray
August 21, 2023
Alcaraz rivalry similar to one with Nadal says Djokovic after winning three-set epic
Novak Djokovic has compared his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz to the one he...
Bren Gray
August 21, 2023
Djokovic defeats Alcaraz in instant classic, saving MP en route to Cincinnati Masters title
Novak Djokovic has reminded the tennis world why he's the greatest of all...
Bren Gray
August 20, 2023
Djokovic dispatches Zverev in straight sets, booking Alcaraz rematch at Cincinnati Masters
Novak Djokovic has defeated Alexander Zverev in two tight sets, booking a rematch...
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