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

Holger Rune at the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters
April 12, 2024

Top 10 reshuffle looms as Monte-Carlo Masters quarter-finals set

Rublev could fall as far as No 8 in the world, while Tsitsipas...
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Gael Monfils 2024
April 10, 2024

“People don’t let you believe in your own dreams” – Monfils as Olympics approach

Gael Monfils has always believed he's good enough to return to a high-level...
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Katie Boulter 2024
April 9, 2024

“I’m going to come out there and swing” – Boulter eager to test out new fitness on clay

Britain Katie Boulter has a renewed sense of confidence in her body heading...
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Joao Sousa
April 9, 2024

Classy touch as each of the Big Three wish Joao Sousa well

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all wished Joao Sousa well during...
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Simona Halep 2024 wildcard
April 9, 2024

Halep “very excited” after getting wildcard into Oeiras Ladies Open

Simona Halep has been awarded a wildcard to the WTA 125 event in...
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Olympics 2024
April 8, 2024

Dates, format, tickets, Djokovic: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 Olympic Games (but never had time to find out)

From dates, to format, tickets and player list, here's everything you always wanted...
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Danielle Collins Charleston trophy 2024
April 8, 2024

WTA rankings: Collins cracks top 20, Jabeur continues slide

Danielle Collins continues her surge up the WTA rankings, while Camilla Osorio also...
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Matteo Berrettini ATP rankings
April 8, 2024

ATP rankings: Shelton hits career-high, Monfils and Berrettini surge

Ben Shelton is poised to become the new American No 1, while Berrettini...
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Tiafoe Shelton Houston 2024
April 7, 2024

Tiafoe hasn’t been the same since losing to Shelton at the US Open – can he change that on Sunday?

Frances Tiafoe hasn't been the same since losing to Ben Shelton in the...
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Grigor_Dimitrov_Miami_2024 (1)
April 1, 2024

“I wanted to dig a hole and disappear”: Dimitrov compares playing Sinner and Federer

Grigor Dimitrov reveals why he'd rather play Jannik Sinner than Roger Federer, while...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami 2024
April 1, 2024

Miami Open title “means a lot” but Sinner already focused on upcoming clay season

Jannik Sinner is not dwelling on his second Masters 1000 title in Miami...
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Grigor Dimitrov Miami Open 2024
April 1, 2024

Dimitrov “felt like a rockstar” during “very positive two weeks” in Miami

Grigor Dimitrov is upbeat about his performance in Miami, despite being swept aside...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami 2024
March 31, 2024

Sinner sweeps past Dimitrov for third title of 2024 in Miami

Jannik Sinner powered past Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-1 to win the Miami Open...
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Grigor Dimitrov, Miami 2024
March 30, 2024

Clutch Dimitrov wins “dog fight” against Zverev to reach Miami final, will return to top 10

The Bulgarianv handled the pressure moments better in a two-hour, 39-minute semi-final at...
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Daniil Medvedev, Miami 2024
March 29, 2024

How Sinner was able to defeat Medvedev so comprehensively

We break down what led to Jannik Sinner's 6-1, 6-2 victory over Daniil...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami 2024
March 29, 2024

Sinner stuns Medvedev, losing just three games in Miami Open semi-final

Jannik Sinner put on a brilliant display in the Miami Open semi-finals, defeating...
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Azarenka Miami 2024 (1)
March 27, 2024

Azarenka on how her motivation has shifted over the years

Victoria Azarenka is no longer motivated by proving others wrong, but still feels...
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Andy Murray ankle injury
March 25, 2024

Murray “out for an extended period” with ankle injury, but promises to be back

Andy Murray's ankle injury, sustained late in his third-round clash against Thomas Machac...
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Osaka Miami 2024
March 25, 2024

Teary Osaka reveals Garcia loss will hurt for “very, very long time”

The Japanese spoke openly after her exit from the Miami Open on Sunday
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Rune Miami 2024
March 25, 2024

“I should have pulled out” says Rune after Marozsan loss

Holger Rune explains he wasn't feeling well ahead of his clash with Fabian...
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Gael Monfils 2024 Miami
March 22, 2024

“This fire is still there” – Monfils targeting top 15 ranking

37-year-old Gael Monfils shares that he's still eager to play tennis, and wants...
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