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

Paire vs Fritz UTS Los Angeles
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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Ben Shelton US Open 2023
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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Taylor Fritz US Open 2023
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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Karolina Muchova US Open 2023 - Zuma / Panoramic
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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Novak Djokovic US Open 2023
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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Coco Gauff US Open 2023
September 6, 2023

Gauff feeling “emotionally fresh” following Ostapenko rout

Coco Gauff is looking to make her deepest run at the US Open,...
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Madison Keys US Open 2023
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...
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Tommy Paul, Tokyo Open 2023
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...
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Iga Swiatek US Open 2023
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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Holger Rune Patrick Mouratoglou 2023
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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Tsitsipas, US Open, 2023
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...
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Holger Rune US Open 2023
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,...
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Venus Williams US Open 2023
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,...
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Paula Badosa
August 26, 2023

Badosa withdraws from US Open, season over

Spain's Paula Badosa announced that her season is over as she withdraws from...
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Holger Rune US Open 2023
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...
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Iga Swiatek with the US Open trophy
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...
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Mikael Ymer retirement
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...
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Medvedev US Open 2023
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,...
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Alcaraz and Djokovic, Cincinnati 2023
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...
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Novak Djokovic, Cincinnati Trophy, 2023
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...
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Novak Djokovic Cincinnati Masters 2023
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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