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

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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Andrey Rublev Montreal 2024
August 12, 2024

Rublev through to sixth Masters 1000 final in Montreal

Andrey Rublev won against Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday night and will...
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Naomi Osaka Cincinnati qualifiers 2024
August 12, 2024

Osaka wins first qualifier in Cincinnati, faces Krueger next

Naomi Osaka won her first match of qualifying at the Western and Southern...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
August 9, 2024

“My father hasn’t been very smart” – Tsitsipas lashes out at coach after Nishikori loss

Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is "really disappointed" at father and coach Apostolos after...
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Novak Djokovic Olympics 2024
August 5, 2024

Djokovic labels Olympic gold as “the biggest sport success” in his career

Novak Djokovic explains just how much winning Olympic gold against Carlos Alcaraz meant...
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Carlos Alcaraz Olympics 2024
August 4, 2024

“I couldn’t think clearly” – Alcaraz determined to learn from loss against Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz has resolved to come back stronger after losing to Novak Djokovic...
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Tomas Machac and Katerina Siniakova, Olympics 2024
August 2, 2024

Siniakova/Machac win thrilling mixed doubles final to claim Olympic gold

Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac won gold in the Olympics mixed doubles on...
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Donna Vekic Olympics 2024
August 1, 2024

Vekic races past Schmiedlova to guarantee herself an Olympic medal

Donna Vekic defeated Anna Schmiedlova 6-4, 6-0 to make the gold medal match...
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Nick Kyrgios on a UTS video set, London 2024
July 30, 2024

Kyrgios completes UTS Frankfurt lineup in October

The Australian will compete against the likes of Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe...
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