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

Shang Chinese tennis
October 3, 2024

Djokovic: “The future is bright for Chinese tennis”

China has been experiencing an unprecedented wave of success on the ATP Tour...
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Jannik Sinner, China Open, 2024
October 3, 2024

“The margins are very small” – Sinner not discouraged by Alcaraz loss

The Italian is already focused on making a deep run in Shanghai
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Carlos Alcaraz Beijing
October 2, 2024

“I didn’t want to touch a racquet” – Alcaraz explains significance of China Open success

Alcaraz shares what his China Open title means after a tough North American...
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Nick Kyrgios, UTS New York 2024
October 2, 2024

Kyrgios confident he’ll play at 2025 Australian Open

Kyrgios also hinted towards his retirement in a cryptic Instagram post
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Naomi Osaka Cincinnati qualifiers 2024
October 1, 2024

Osaka gives injury update after withdrawal against Gauff

She said playing Gauff was "totally worth it" despite tweaking her back in...
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Frances Tiafoe
September 27, 2024

Curse of the Laver Cup? Upsets abound in Tokyo

Five of the six Laver Cup players competing in Tokyo lost in the...
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Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024
September 27, 2024

Sinner opts not to defend Vienna title, opening door in year-end No 1 race

Sinner will not play between the Shanghai and Paris Masters
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Gauff Olympics 2024
September 26, 2024

How Gauff’s new coach Matt Daly “has made a drastic improvement” already

The 45-year-old is a technique and grip specialist, and is focused on improving...
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Alexander Zverev 2024
September 24, 2024

Zverev chooses rest over China Open return

The German has more hours on court than any other player on the...
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Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula
September 24, 2024

Sabalenka, Pegula headline WTA China Open draw – but here’s who can stop them

Sabalenka could face either Jasmine Paolini or Qinwen Zheng in the semi-finals
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Rafael Nadal
September 23, 2024

Rafael Nadal named for Spain as Davis Cup Final 8 teams announced

Jannik Sinner returns for Italy, but Alexander Zverev is missing from Germany's team
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Maria Sakkari
September 23, 2024

WTA rankings: Sakkari plummets, title propels Sramkova to career-high

Emma Raducanu also made progress back up the rankings this week
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Tennis team event
September 23, 2024

Does tennis need more team events like the Laver Cup?

Scenes at the Davis and Laver Cups have shown another side to tennis,...
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Carlos Alcaraz Laver Cup
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
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Frances Tiafoe Cincinnati 2024
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...
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Coupe Davis, trophée, 2012
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
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João Fonseca, Coupe Davis 2024
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
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2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in Valencia, Australia v France VALENCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia celebrates to the crowd after his victory during the Davis Cup Group Stage 2024 Valencia match between Australia and France at Pabellon Fuente De San Luis on September 10, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Photo by Francisco Macia/Photo Players Images/Magara Press Valencia Pabellon Fuente de San Luis Spain Copyright: xFranciscoxMaciax || 296700_0057 2024 am an Australia australien Bilder copa CUP davis day DER FOTO FRANCE Frankreich Group Gruppe images MEHRSPORT photo players Pokal premiumd PRESS PRESSE Publikum quer Sieg Spieler sport sports STADIUM Stage tenis tennis und valencia x0x
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...
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Andy Murray, Montpellier 2024
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...
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Gauff Gilbert split 2024
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
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Laver Cup winners 2023
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
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