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

Elina Svitolina Wimbledon 2024
July 9, 2024

Ukraine attacks have Svitolina playing “in a fog” at Wimbledon

The recent Russian attacks on a children's hospital in Ukraine were front of...
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Novak Djokovic - Wimbledon 2024
July 8, 2024

“You guys can’t touch me”: The return of Djokovic’s fire at Wimbledon

Djokovic didn't hold back in his post-match interview, letting Danish fans know just...
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Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2024
July 8, 2024

“Tennis is like this” – Alcaraz defends third-set lapse against Humbert

Carlos Alcaraz is happy with where his game is at, despite losing the...
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Lulu Sun Wimbledon 2024 1
July 7, 2024

“I don’t think it’s surprising” – Sun on Wimbledon success

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Taylor Fritz Wimbledon 2024
July 5, 2024

Wimbledon: Typically reserved Fritz throws post-match barb at Rinderknech

Fritz was responding to Arthur Rinderknech's earlier comments
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Daniil Medvedev, Wimbledon 2024
July 4, 2024

“If Jannik has very big power, Carlos has even more” – Medvedev

The Russian explains how each have improved over recent years, and which one...
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Djokovic return Wimbledon 2024
July 3, 2024

“Very comforting and very positive” – Djokovic’s knee passes Wimbledon test

The Serbian was able to do something he'd not even attempted in practice
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Jack Draper Wimbledon 2024
July 2, 2024

Draper survives first big test as British No 1 at Wimbledon

The No 28 seed prevailed against qualifier Ymer in five sets, setting a...
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Djokovic_Murray
July 2, 2024

“Knowing him, he’s going to try” – Djokovic not ruling out Murray at Wimbledon 2025

Novak Djokovic believes Andy Murray has one more Wimbledon in him
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Coco Gauff Wimbledon 2024
July 2, 2024

Gauff: “I’m just getting better at taking care of business”

Coco Gauff reflects on how she's grown as a player over the last...
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Mark Lajal Wimbledon 2024 3
July 1, 2024

“I have to get here again” – Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal after Alcaraz match at Wimbledon

Lajal is pleased with his overall performance against Alcaraz and leaves Centre Court...
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Andy Murray wimbledon 2024
July 1, 2024

“Each day it becomes more and more likely” – Murray on Wimbledon participation

Andy Murray is improving every day, and will make a decision on Monday...
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Mark Lajal Wimbledon 2024
July 1, 2024

“I’m not going there to lose”: Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal, Alcaraz’s first-round opponent at Wimbledon

Lajal is feeling more and more confident on grass, and looks forward to...
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Dominik Koepfer 2024
June 30, 2024

Koepfer withdraws from Wimbledon, gifting Van Assche lucky loser spot

Dominik Koepfer, unable to recover from an ankle injury, has withdrawn from Wimbledon,...
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 2024
June 30, 2024

Mpetshi Perricard to make Wimbledon debut after Davidovich Fokina withdraws

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard receives a lucky loser spot at Wimbledon due to Alejandro...
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Garbine Muguruza portrait 2022
June 27, 2024

Garbine Muguruza announced as new tournament director for WTA Finals

The 2021 WTA Finals champion becomes the first former player to hold the...
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Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2021
June 26, 2024

Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, the mythological double crown that few have grasped

With the two majors so close in the calendar, and played on such...
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Djokovic knee update 2024 - AP/Panoramic
June 21, 2024

Djokovic back on court practising ahead of Wimbledon

Hope remains for Novak Djokovic at this year's Wimbledon, with the Serbian posting...
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Carlos Alcaraz Queen's 2024
June 21, 2024

“I’m hungry just to be better” – Alcaraz undeterred by Draper loss ahead of Wimbledon title defence

Carlos Alcaraz reveals his focus is on practising and fine-tuning his game between...
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Roger Federer at the Match in Africa exhibition in January 2020
June 20, 2024

Federer stars in creative Amazon promo on London Bridge

Roger Federer turns heads on London Bridge with creative Amazon promo on Wednesday...
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Karolina Pliskova 2024
June 17, 2024

WTA rankings: Quiet week as Boulter, Samsonova win titles

The WTA rankings have seen little change this week with many taking a...
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