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

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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Carlos Alcaraz 2024
August 20, 2023

Cincinnati Masters: Alcaraz saves match point to make final, retain world No 1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz has won yet another three-set match in Cincinnati, this time saving...
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Muchova Cincinnati 2023
August 19, 2023

Muchova downs Sabalenka again to make Western & Southern Open final

Karolina Muchova has again beaten Aryna Sabalenka in three sets, defeating the Belarusian...
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Carlos Alcaraz Cincinnati 2023
August 19, 2023

Are Alcaraz’s opponents playing extra-well, or is he yet to hit top form in Cincinnati?

Following his Wimbledon win last month, Carlos Alcaraz has played several scrappy matches....
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Jannik Sinner Toronto Masters 2023
August 14, 2023

“My expectations are going to be higher” – Sinner ready for US Open after Toronto success

Jannik Sinner is feeling confident and expectant heading into the US Open, following...
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Pegula and Samsonova, Montreal 2023
August 14, 2023

“It sucks when you feel like you’re not on a really fair playing ground” – Pegula and Samsonova weigh in on Montreal scheduling

Jessica Pegula and Luidmila Samsonova have both given their opinions on the Canadian...
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Jessica Pegula, Montreal 2023
August 14, 2023

Pegula takes only 49 minutes to dispatch tired Samsonova in Montreal final

American Jessica Pegula has put on a clinic in Montreal, defeating Luidmila Samsonova...
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Jannik Sinner Toronto Masters 2023
August 14, 2023

Smooth sailing as Sinner defeats De Minaur for first Masters 1000 title

There were no hiccups for Jannik Sinner on Sunday, who cruised to his...
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Alex de Minaur 2024
August 13, 2023

Why ‘The Demon’ is a nightmare match-up for Sinner in the Toronto Masters final, despite their head-to-head

We breakdown why Jannik Sinner may have a hard time getting past Alex...
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Elena Rybakina 2023 Canadian Open
August 13, 2023

Canadian Open: Second semi-final rescheduled for Sunday, Rybakina or Samsonova to play final on same day

Elena Rybakina vs Liudmila Samsonova has been postponed to Sunday, with the winner...
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