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

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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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Jack Draper - Angleterre || 296036_0250 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
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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Dan Evans - Icon SMI / Panoramic
August 28, 2024

Evans and Khachanov play longest match in US Open history

The two played for five hours, 35 minutes with Evans winning 6-4 in...
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Linda Noskova, 2024
August 26, 2024

WTA rankings update: Noskova hits career-high, Navarro on the brink of top 10

Noskova makes her top 30 debut after winning the title in Monterrey
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ATP rankings update
August 26, 2024

ATP rankings update: No change to top 10, but Hijikata, Michelsen surge

Michelsen, Hijikata, Shang and Borges all hit career-highs this Monday
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Gael Monfils UTS New York 2024 2
August 24, 2024

Fifth-time lucky for La Monf as veterans dominate UTS New York

Monfils gains automatic qualification to the UTS Grand Final in London this December
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Gaël Monfils, UTS New York 2024
August 24, 2024

Monfils wins maiden UTS title in thrilling New York final against Bublik

La Monf came from behind after losing the opening quarter 20-10
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Alexander Bublik UTS New York 2024
August 24, 2024

Bublik upsets top seed De Minaur, through to UTS New York final

Bublik will play La Monf in the final, and also qualifies for the...
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Gael Monfils UTS New York 2024
August 24, 2024

La Monf edges Tsitsipas to make first-ever UTS final in New York

Monfils defeated the Greek in sudden death to make the final against either...
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Ugo Humbert UTS New York 2024
August 24, 2024

Humbert sends Rublo home winless at UTS New York

The Commander was playing in his first-ever UTS match, having stepped in as...
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