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

Ben Shelton Wimbledon 2025
July 14, 2025

ATP rankings after Wimbledon: Sinner extends gap, Shelton hits career high

Fonseca enters the world's top 50 for the first time as well
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Jannik Sinner Darren Cahill Wimbledon 2025
July 14, 2025

Cahill on Sinner: “He needed that win”

The Italian's coach explains why Sunday's victory was so important
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Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025
July 13, 2025

Second-serve battle: How the Wimbledon final was won

Sinner dominated both sides of the second-serve dynamic on Sunday
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July 13, 2025

Alcaraz “trying to forget” Wimbledon loss

The Spaniard's form slumped last time he lost a final
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Barbora Krejcikova Wimbledon 2025
July 13, 2025

WTA rankings after Wimbledon: Swiatek up to No 3, big fall for Krejcikova

Last year's champion fell outside the top 50 after losing early in London
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July 12, 2025

“We know what we are doing”: Swiatek hopeful Wimbledon title will silence haters

The Pole's title in London was her first in over 12 months
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Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon 2025
July 12, 2025

Swiatek v Anisimova: the Wimbledon final no-one expected

Saturday's Wimbledon women's final will bring a clash of styles and a lack...
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Taylor Fritz Wimbledon 2025
July 12, 2025

“I’m right there” – Fritz optimistic despite Wimbledon loss

The American believes his game is improving against the world's best
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Venus Williams Auckland 2023
July 12, 2025

Venus Williams, 45, accepts Washington Open wildcard

The American has not played a match in more than a year
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Sinner Djokovic 2025 Wimbledon
July 12, 2025

Sinner credits physicality for domination of Djokovic head-to-head

The Italian has now won five in a row against Djokovic
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Carlos Alcaraz Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025
July 11, 2025

“I’m not thinking I have an advantage” – Alcaraz ready for improved Sinner in Wimbledon final

The Spaniard does not believe last month's Roland-Garros victory gives him a mental...
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Novak Djokovic wimbledon 2025
July 11, 2025

“He can do it, he’s done it so many times in his career”: Mouratoglou predicts Djokovic v Sinner

Patrick Mouratoglou gives his take on the upcoming Wimbledon semi-final
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July 11, 2025

“I knew that I wasn’t just going to win off of her mistakes” – Anisimova on beating Sabalenka at Wimbledon

The American says making a Grand Slam final vindicates her decision to take...
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Jack Draper Wimbledon 2025
July 4, 2025

Draper “very determined to change” after Wimbledon loss

The Brit says his game needs to improve on grass specifically
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DJOKOVIC_WIMBLEDON_2025 (1)
July 4, 2025

“You’ve got to pump it up”: The 6 quotes from Djokovic that show how inspired he is at Wimbledon 2025

The Serbian spoke on his title chances at SW19 and explained his fist-pumping...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2025
June 9, 2025

“I still don’t know how I did it”: Alcaraz’s illogical self-belief

The Spaniard says he never once doubted himself in the Roland-Garros final, even...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Roland Garros 2025
June 9, 2025

Roland-Garros title validates Alcaraz’s party-boy approach to life

The Spaniard isn't stopping partying any time soon
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Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2025
June 8, 2025

Alcaraz reveals how he turned the final around: “When I was down, I tried to think about Rafa”

Carlos Alcaraz saved three match points against Jannik Sinner in the Roland-Garros final
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Jannik Sinner, Roland-Garros 2025
June 8, 2025

“We try to delete it somehow, take the positive and keep going” – Sinner after Roland-Garros loss

The Italian will spend time with family before heading to Halle to begin...
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Djokovic Sinner RG 2025
June 5, 2025

Djokovic concerned about “physically keeping up” with Sinner in Roland-Garros semis

The No 5 seed is high on motivation but is unsure how his...
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Novak Djokovic RG 2025
June 5, 2025

“I can still play on the highest level”: Djokovic, relishing proving his critics wrong

Zverev labelled the Serb as "underrated" after losing to him in the Roalnd-Garros...
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