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

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The American has withdrawn from UTS Frankfurt to play an extra ATP event...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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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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Danielle Collins, Billie Jean King Cup 2021
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,...
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Maria Sharapova - WTA
September 17, 2024

Robert Lansdorp, coach of four world No 1s, passes away

Lansdorp coached Pete Sampras, Maria Sharapova, Tracey Austin and Lindsay Davenport
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Jan-Lennard Struff, Munich Open, 2024
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...
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Olivia Gadecki 2023 United Cup
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...
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Coupe Davis, trophée, 2012
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...
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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...
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Alcaraz Davis Cup 2024
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
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Billy Harris Davis Cup 2024
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...
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Jannik Sinner Us Open 2024 win
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...
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Taylor Fritz US Open final 2024
September 9, 2024

Fritz “pretty upset” with performance in US Open final

The American explained that his "plan A" didn't work against Sinner
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Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024
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...
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Aryna Sabalenka US Open final 2024
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...
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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...
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