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
June 9, 2025
Roland-Garros title validates Alcaraz’s party-boy approach to life
The Spaniard isn't stopping partying any time soon
Bren Gray
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
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
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...
Bren Gray
June 5, 2025
Flawless Djokovic books Roland-Garros semi-final v Sinner
The Serb's forehand and drop shot made the difference as he saw off...
Bren Gray
June 3, 2025
How Bublik doing the “exact minimum” led to Roland-Garros breakthrough
The Kazakh gave a unique look into how he balances tennis and life...
Bren Gray
June 3, 2025
Draper confesses he is “a long way behind” Sinner and Alcaraz
The Brit says he has "a lot to do" to catch the game's...
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June 3, 2025
“I feel it’s normal for me” – Djokovic, mentoring the next generation (and trying to beat them)
The Serb speaks about his role as both a mentor and a rival...
Bren Gray
June 2, 2025
Sinner juggernaut rolls on at Roland-Garros with fourth straight-sets win
Jannik Sinner won against Andrey Rublev 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday evening and...
Bren Gray
May 31, 2025
How a smashed racquet led Tiafoe to the French Open round of 16
The American says he "actually having fun again" in Paris this week
Bren Gray
May 31, 2025
“Leave him alone”: Sabalenka defends Djokovic with bold longevity claim
The Belarusian believes Djokovic has "two or three more years" left in him
Bren Gray
May 31, 2025
“I basically did nothing” – Rune explains spectator incident at Roland-Garros
Dane says spectators like the one he clashed with on Friday have no...
Bren Gray
May 30, 2025
“I don’t think I will repeat that”: Djokovic opens up on Paris bicycle trip
The Serbian was seen cycling around Paris on Wednesday evening
Bren Gray
May 30, 2025
Monfils shares retirement bombshell after Draper loss at Roland-Garros
The Frenchman is happy with how he's feeling physically after playing close to...
Bren Gray
May 30, 2025
Djokovic plays down injury concerns at Roland-Garros
The Serbian is confident he will be able to recover in time for...
Bren Gray
May 30, 2025
“We need to follow their steps”: Fonseca on how the Big Three have shaped his game
Positive body language was key in Fonseca's tough second-round clash against Herbert on...
Bren Gray
May 28, 2025
How Djokovic helped Norrie upset Medvedev at Roland-Garros
The Brit says match-up with Medvedev is one of his worst on Tour
Bren Gray
May 28, 2025
Monfils credits “magic” for Roland-Garros five-set record
The Frenchman has now won 12 five-set matches at Roland-Garros
Bren Gray
May 28, 2025
“I was struggling a little bit”: Djokovic reveals reason for bizarre clay schedule
The Serbian explained his reasons for withdrawing from Rome and playing in Geneva...
Bren Gray
May 28, 2025
Monfils thrills Roland-Garros crowd with late-night comeback
Gael Monfils overhauled Hugo Dellien 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Tuesday...
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