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

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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Casper Ruud UTS New York 2024
August 23, 2024

Ruud defeats Shapo in opening match of UTS New York day two

Ruud finishes joint-fifth at UTS New York with his win over Shapovalov
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Nick Kyrgios, UTS New York 2024
August 23, 2024

Kyrgios makes triumphant comeback to competition at UTS New York

Four brilliant quarter-finals on Thursday were headlined by Nick Kyrgios' successful comeback
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Gael Monfils UTS New York 2024
August 23, 2024

Alert – La Monf stuns Rublo to make UTS New York semi-finals

Rublev was the favourite to win in New York
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Alexander Bublik UTS New York 2024
August 23, 2024

Bublik edges Tsitsipas in longest-ever UTS sudden death match

The Bublik Enemy produced his most complete UTS performance, even stealing a quarter...
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Nick Kyrgios UTS New York 2024
August 23, 2024

He’s back! Brilliant Kyrgios thrashes Ruud at UTS New York

King Kyrgios outclassed The Iceman 17-8, 21-9, 15-11 to book his spot in...
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Alex de Minaur UTS New York
August 22, 2024

The Demon dominates Shapo to win first UTS New York quarter-final

De Minaur began his UTS New York campaign with a 3-0 win over...
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Jannik Sinner - Cincinnati 2024
August 20, 2024

Sinner sees off Tiafoe in Cincinnati for fifth title of the season

Sinner raised his level in crucial moments to edge Tiafoe in the opening...
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Aryna Sabalenka - Cincinnati 2024
August 19, 2024

Sabalenka stays perfect in Cincinnati to end Pegula’s streak, claim sixth WTA 1000 title

Sabalenka served brilliantly, winning the match in an hour and 15 minutes
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Frances Tiafoe Cincinnati 2024
August 19, 2024

Tiafoe stuns Rune with thrilling comeback in Cincinnati

Tiafoe came back from 5-2 down in the third set, saving two match...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami Open 2024
August 19, 2024

Resilient Sinner edges Zverev in Cincinnati arm-wrestle

Sinner showed exceptional mental toughness to stick with Zverev, despite more discomfort from...
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Jannik Sinner, 2024
August 12, 2024

Sinner allays hip concerns heading into Cincinnati, US Open

Sinner's hip injury isn't as bad as he first feared
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Carlos Alcaraz year-end No 1
August 12, 2024

Alcaraz pleased with recent mentality, sets sights on year-end No 1

Carlos Alcaraz believes he has more to offer over the North American hardcourt...
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Popyrin Montreal 2024
August 12, 2024

Double duty! Popyrin dispatches Korda for maiden Masters final in Montreal

Alexei Popyrin beat Sebastian Korda 7-6, 6-3 on Sunday night. He'll play Russian...
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