Bren Gray

Bren Gray

While most New Zealanders are rugby-mad, it’s tennis 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.

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UTS London 2023
November 24, 2023

UTS Seoul cancelled, field now set for UTS Grand Final in London

Following the postponement of UTS Seoul, the field is now set for the...
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Novak Djokovic - ATP Finals - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
November 20, 2023

ATP rankings: Djokovic begins 400th week on top as Big 4 separate themselves from the rest of the pack

Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner and Medvedev have proven themselves to be head-and-shoulders above the...
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DJOKOVIC_ATPFINALS_2023 (4)
November 20, 2023

“Next year will not be different, my drive is still there” – Djokovic reflects on year, declares goals for 2024

Novak Djokovic reflects on his achievements in 2023, and outlines some of his...
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November 19, 2023

Ivanisevic exclusive: “I knew after the round-robin, the real Novak Djokovic will show up”

Coach Goran Ivanisevic said that from the moment he saw Novak Djokovic warming...
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JANNIK_SINNER_ATPFINALS_2023
November 19, 2023

“He knows how to handle the situation, especially on semi-finals and finals” – Sinner praises clinical performance by Djokovic

Jannik Sinner was gracious in defeat at the ATP Finals, speaking highly of...
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz
November 19, 2023

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Head-to-head, stats, everything you need to know – updated ahead of semi-final clash at 2023 ATP Finals

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is just getting started, but...
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Alexander Zverev - Turin 2023
November 14, 2023

“I’m just happy to back at the level where I’m competitive” – Zverev peaking at the right time in Turin

With a come-from-behind win against world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev has...
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Daniil Medvedev ATP Finals 2023 2
November 13, 2023

ATP Finals: Medvedev wins baseline war against Rublev to go top of Red Group

Daniil Medvedev has defeated Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-2 at the 2023 ATP Finals,...
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Holger Rune ATP Finals 2023
November 13, 2023

“It was a higher level match than Paris” – Rune taking positives from Djokovic loss

Despite losing to Novak Djokovic for the second time in 10 days, Holger...
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Novak_Djokovic_ATP_Finals_2023
November 13, 2023

Clutch Djokovic defeats Rune at ATP Finals to secure year-end No 1 ranking

Novak Djokovic has ensured he'll finish 2023 as the No 1 player in...
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Jannik Sinner ATP Finals 2023
November 12, 2023

“There wasn’t much I could do” – Sinner looking ominous at ATP Finals with crowd, serve on fire

Jannik Sinner is looking ominous at the ATP Finals in Turin this week...
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Aryna Sabalenka WTA Finals 2023
November 5, 2023

WTA Finals: Rain suspends Sabalenka v Swiatek until Sunday

Rain-induced frustration continues at the WTA Finals in Cancun, with Sabalenka v Swiatek...
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Jessica Pegula WTA Finals 2023
November 5, 2023

WTA Finals: Pegula sweeps aside Gauff in under an hour, the second semi postponed

Jessica Pegula defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-1 in the WTA Finals semi-finals, and...
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Patrick Mouratoglou and Simona Halep, Wimbledon 2022
November 4, 2023

Mouratoglou, « feeling responsable », says that a contaminated collagen is at the origin of Halep’s positive test

The coach says that he "feels responsible" for having proposed a contaminated supplement...
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Aryna Sabalenka WTA Finals 2023
November 3, 2023

WTA Finals: Sabalenka v Rybakina suspended due to rain, play to resume Friday

The final match of the Bacalar Group at the WTA Finals between Aryna...
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Jessica Pegula WTA Finals 2023
November 3, 2023

WTA Finals: Pegula completes clean sweep of Bacalar Group with win over Sakkari

No 5 seed Jessica Pegula has defeated Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2, completing a...
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Team Holger Rune
November 1, 2023

Bercy, Djokovic, Rune, race to Turin: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Rolex Paris Masters (but never had time to find out) – updated with the draw and Alcaraz exit

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Paris Masters, from former champs...
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Coco Gauff
October 31, 2023

WTA Finals serves up another one-sided match as Gauff demolishes Jabeur

Coco Gauff has defeated Ons Jabeur 6-0, 6-1 to go top of the...
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Iga Swiatek, WTA Finals, 2023
October 31, 2023

WTA Finals: Swiatek sweeps aside Vondrousova, keeps No 1 hopes alive

Iga Swiatek has defeated Marketa Vondrousova 7-6 (3), 6-0 at the WTA Finals...
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MONFILS_STOCKHOLM_2023
October 30, 2023

“We are going to see the magic of Paris again” – Monfils cautiously optimistic about his chances at Rolex Paris Masters

Gael Monfils is looking forward to rekindling some Parisian magic this week at...
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Jessica Pegula WTA Finals 2023
October 30, 2023

WTA Finals: Pegula downs Rybakina in opening match

Jessica Pegula has defeated Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-2 to go top of the...
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