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

Stefanos Tsitsipas Roland-Garros
June 3, 2023

“With certain opponents it’s a mind game”: Tsitsipas explains dominant win over Schwartzman

No 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas swept past Diego Schwartzman in straight sets today,...
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Roland-Garros upsets draw open
June 2, 2023

Medvedev and Sinner upsets open up bottom half of the men’s draw: Who will take advantage?

With plenty of upsets in the bottom half of the draw at Roland-Garros,...
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Alexander Zverev Roland-Garros
June 2, 2023

“I haven’t been out there since the accident” – Zverev speaks about anxiety prior to playing on Philippe-Chatrier

No 22 seed Alexander Zverev has confessed to feeling anxious prior to his...
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Taylor Fritz UTS Los Angeles
June 2, 2023

“The crowd was so great” – Taylor Fritz provokes French fans with post-match celebration

A defiant Taylor Fritz riled up the French crowd after his four set...
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Coco Gauff Roland-Garros
June 2, 2023

“The goal is No 1” – Coco Gauff on her mentality and ranking aspirations

Coco Gauff explains how her mentality has developed to become a weapon, and...
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Taylor Fritz Roland-Garros
June 1, 2023

Roland-Garros: Fritz overcomes slow start to defeat home favourite Rinderknech

No 9 seed Taylor Fritz has navigated a tricky late match on day...
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Gael Monfils Stockholm Open 2023
May 31, 2023

“I thought, oh, good, it’s not going to be 0-6” – between laughs and tears, Monfils explains mindset in Roland-Garros epic

Gael Monfils has revealed what was going through his mind when he fell...
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Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2021
May 30, 2023

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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Dominic Thiem at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters
May 30, 2023

“From tennis heaven to tennis hell” – Thiem devastated after five-set loss in Roland-Garros first round

After building some momentum across the last six weeks, Dominic Thiem is devastated...
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Carlos Alcaraz after winning his first round match at the 2023 French Open
May 30, 2023

“I felt invincible” – Alcaraz high on confidence after first-round win at Roland-Garros

Carlos Alcaraz is pleased with his start to Roland-Garros, reporting to have felt...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime at 2023 Roland-Garros
May 30, 2023

“I’m not feeling well”: Auger-Aliassime to take time off after shock loss at Roland-Garros

After his first-round exit from Roland-Garros 2023, world No 10 Felix Auger-Aliassime has...
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Corentin Moutet
May 29, 2023

“I don’t have any other option” – Moutet explains switch to one-handed backhand against Cazaux

Corentin Moutet was forced to adapt in his first-round victory over Arthur Cazaux,...
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Jessica Pegula
May 29, 2023

“They’ve earned that right” – Pegula fine with not being part of top three conversation

World No 3 Jessica Pegula is fine with flying under the radar at...
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Arthur Fils hard-court 2023
May 29, 2023

Arthur Fils ready for popcorn match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

After winning his first Tour level title in Lyon last week, teenager Arthur...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas US Open 2023
May 29, 2023

“I want to apply that more into my game”: Tsitsipas seeking to emulate Alcaraz at Roland-Garros

A patchy Stefanos Tsitsipas has moved through to the second round of Roland-Garros,...
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Maria Sakkari
May 28, 2023

Roland-Garros: Eighth seed Sakkari biggest upset on day one of women’s singles

Maria Sakkari crashed out of Roland-Garros 7-6 (5), 7-5 on Sunday against Karolina...
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Thanasi Kokkinakis at Roland-Garros 2023
May 28, 2023

Roland-Garros: Seeds Evans and Shelton fall in first round, Tsitsipas and Rublev advance in four

Day one of Roland-Garros has claimed some casualties in the men's draw, with...
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Yannick Noah, 2023
May 28, 2023

“Players are exposed to negativity from all angles” : Yannick Noah opens up about mental health on 40th anniversary of French Open victory

Former Roland-Garros champion Yannick Noah believes smaller margins and social media are increasing...
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