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 23, 2024
How Alcaraz (almost) single-handedly won Team Europe the Laver Cup
Alcaraz took a big role in the behind-the-scenes strategy for Team Europe
Bren Gray
September 20, 2024
Tiafoe gunning for ATP Finals after US Open run
The American has withdrawn from UTS Frankfurt to play an extra ATP event...
Bren Gray
September 20, 2024
Australia and US to clash in quarter-finals as draw confirmed for Davis Cup Final 8
Defending champions Italy will take on Argentina in their opening match
Bren Gray
September 20, 2024
“We are living the present calmly” – Joao Fonseca on his rise to stardom
Fonseca has burst onto the ATP Tour this season, but remain remarkably grounded
Bren Gray
September 19, 2024
Kokkinakis ready to be the “glue” for Team World at Laver Cup
The Australian sees his role on the sideline as crucial at the upcoming...
Bren Gray
September 19, 2024
Andy Murray tries his hand at golf against Rory McIlroy
Murray said he felt a different type of nerves while competing at the...
Bren Gray
September 18, 2024
Coco Gauff splits from coach Brad Gilbert in wake of US Open loss
The American won her first Grand Slam under Gilbert
Bren Gray
September 17, 2024
Patrick McEnroe: Team World “plan on going out with a three-peat” at Laver Cup
Patrick also believes Team World are underdogs in this year's Laver Cup
Bren Gray
September 17, 2024
Danielle Collins to play last match at BJK Cup in November
Gauff and Navarro will not feature at the Billie Jean King Cup finals,...
Bren Gray
September 17, 2024
Robert Lansdorp, coach of four world No 1s, passes away
Lansdorp coached Pete Sampras, Maria Sharapova, Tracey Austin and Lindsay Davenport
Bren Gray
September 16, 2024
Laver Cup: Cobolli and Struff announced as alternates for Team Europe
Both have had strong seasons, with Cobolli making a career-high ranking and Struff...
Bren Gray
September 16, 2024
WTA rankings: Frech hits career-high, Gadecki and Kartal enter top 100
Gadecki becomes the highest-ranked Australian woman after making the final of the Guadalajara...
Bren Gray
September 16, 2024
Davis Cup Final 8 confirmed as Netherlands sneak in ahead of Brazil and Belgium
Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Australia, United States, Germany, Canada, Argentina have all qualified for...
Bren Gray
September 12, 2024
How losses to Hurkacz, Jarry and Fritz helped Draper make the US Open semi-finals
A string of tight losses earlier in the year drove Draper to play...
Bren Gray
September 12, 2024
Alcaraz shines as Spain sweep Czech Republic at Davis Cup Finals
Alcaraz played one of the points of the year against Machac on Wednesday
Bren Gray
September 12, 2024
“One of the best debuts you’ll have seen”: Understrength Great Britain earn opening Davis Cup win over Finland
Harris and Evans prevailed in their singles ties to hand Great Britain a...
Bren Gray
September 9, 2024
Sinner thrilled with US Open title considering “pre-tournament circumstances weren’t easy”
The Italian confessed that the two failed drug tests earlier this year are...
Bren Gray
September 9, 2024
Fritz “pretty upset” with performance in US Open final
The American explained that his "plan A" didn't work against Sinner
Bren Gray
September 8, 2024
Clinical Sinner sees off Fritz in straight sets to win US Open
The world No 1 beat Fritz in straight sets to claim his second...
Bren Gray
September 8, 2024
“I was getting ready for the third set” – Sabalenka on Pegula’s US Open final comeback
Pegula won five straight games and came within points of winning the third...
Bren Gray
September 8, 2024
Fearless Sabalenka overcomes stubborn Pegula to win US Open
Sabalenka dominated from the baseline, striking 40 winners to overcome a gritty effort...
Bren Gray