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

Wimbledon rain (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
July 7, 2023

Wimbledon 2023 draw: After four rain-interrupted days, how far behind are we?

With plenty of good old-fashioned British rain over the past four days, we...
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Sofia Kenin 2023 Wimbledon | Action Plus/ Panoramic
July 7, 2023

“I’m just putting in the hard work and it’s paying off” – Kenin on her success at Wimbledon 2023

After winning her second round match at Wimbledon 2023, Sofia Kenin has confessed...
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Katie Boulter grass
July 7, 2023

“It’s really important for me to get through matches like that” – Boulter ready for Rybakina after Tomova win

Katie Boulter is ready for a third round match against Elena Rybakina, following...
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Liam Broady Citi Open 2023
July 7, 2023

“I don’t know how to say it without swearing” – Liam Broady explains emotion of Wimbledon win

Liam Broady has revealed the thoughts he dealt with on court, when attempting...
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Frances Tiafoe - (c) Fotoarena / Panoramic
July 7, 2023

“My serve is the biggest difference” – Tiafoe puts on serving clinic against Stricker in Wimbledon second round

Frances Tiafoe has credited the work he's done on his serve over the...
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Djokovic Roland-Garros 2023
June 12, 2023

“I watched Champions League finals”: How Novak Djokovic prepared emotionally for historic Roland-Garros final

After winning his 23rd Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic has explained how he...
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Aryna Sabalenka, Roland-Garros 2023
June 5, 2023

“This was like final” – Sabalenka thrilled with night-session atmosphere in win over Stephens

Aryna Sabalenka has praised the night-session atmosphere at Roland-Garros, stating that her win...
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Tsitsipas, Roland-Garros 2023
June 5, 2023

Dethroned as Prince of Clay by Alcaraz, Tsitsipas has a golden opportunity to reclaim his crown

With an Alcaraz vs Tsitsipas quarter-final set at Roland-Garros 2023, can Stefanos Tsitsipas...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2023
June 5, 2023

Alcaraz and Djokovic played their “best match of the tournament” at the same time, the clash of the titans draws closer

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are hurtling towards each other in the top...
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Elina Svitolina, Roland-Garros, 2023
June 5, 2023

“I feel like I’m 17 again” – Svitolina thriving at pressure-free Roland-Garros

Elina Svitolina has credited her time away from the game for her quarter-final...
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Djokovic at Roland-Garros 2023
June 5, 2023

“My attention is already in the next match” – Djokovic not phased by latest record at Roland-Garros

After making his 17th quarter-final at Roland-Garros, Novak Djokovic is not dwelling on...
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Ons Jabeur Roland-Garros 2023
June 4, 2023

Jabeur “not so far” from best level heading into second week of Roland-Garros

Ons Jabeur was made to dig deep and win ugly in her third-round...
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Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2023
June 4, 2023

“I’m here to play the best players in the world” – Zverev happy to be in second week of a Major again

Alexander Zverev has recorded his biggest win in the last 12 months by...
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Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2023
June 4, 2023

Roland-Garros: Zverev secures statement win over Tiafoe, moves into second week

Alexander Zverev has delivered a statement performance in the third-round of Roland-Garros, defeating...
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Francisco Cerundolo Roland-Garros
June 4, 2023

Francisco Cerundolo believes Rune match will “probably be 50/50”

After defeating No 9 seed Taylor Fritz in four sets, a confident Francisco...
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Dimitrov Roland-Garros 2023
June 3, 2023

Roland-Garros: Dominant Dimitrov dismisses Altmaier for round of 16 spot

Grigor Dimitrov won against Daniel Altmaier 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 on Saturday evening. He'll...
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Holger Rune, Roland-Garros 2023
June 3, 2023

“When you make dreams a reality it feels even better”: Rune’s love of sleep and Roland-Garros aspirations

Denmark's Holger Rune has had an ideal start to Roland-Garros, coasting through the...
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Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Roland-Garros 2023
June 3, 2023

“Don’t do it for anyone else”: Gauff’s advice to 16-year-old Andreeva

No 6 seed coco Gauff has ended the run of 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva...
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Novak Djokovic Roland-Garros
June 3, 2023

“I wouldn’t say (Novak was) playing incredible tennis, but…” : takeaways on Djokovic’s first rounds at Roland-Garros 2023

Despite entering Roland-Garros with a potential elbow injury and little match play, Novak...
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Musetti, Roland-Garros, 2023
June 3, 2023

“Could be the best performance of the season”: Musetti pleased with Norrie win

Italy's Lorenzo Musetti has described his straight sets win over No 14 seed...
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Varillas Hurkacz Roland-Garros
June 3, 2023

“I was capable of running more”: Juan Pablo Varillas credits fitness for win over Hurkacz

World No 94 Juan Pablo Varillas has played three consecutive five set matches...
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