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

Nishikori 2024
March 22, 2024

“I never lose that motivation” – Nishikori positive about return despite loss

Kei Nishikori shares the goal for his comeback, after the former world No...
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Alex De Minaur
March 21, 2024

“I don’t understand how I lost”: De Minaur on playing Medvedev in his first final

In UTS's "All on the table", Alex de Minaur reflects on what it...
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Sinner 2024
March 21, 2024

Sinner excited for “new opportunity” in Miami

Jannik Sinner is not dwelling on his loss to Carlos Alcaraz last week,...
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Aryna Sabalenka Miami 2024
March 20, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka makes first public comment on Koltsov’s death

Sabalenka has confirmed that her and Konstantin Koltsov were no longer together, following...
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Dominic Thiem in action during his first round match at Roland Garros in 2022
March 20, 2024

“You are hurt everywhere”: Ruud, Thiem and De Minaur on the challenge of winning a title

Casper Ruud, Alex de Minaur and Dominic Thiem discuss how tough it is...
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Emma Navarro 2024
March 18, 2024

Hobart, NCAA, Indian Wells: Everything you always wanted to know about Emma Navarro (but never had time to find out) – updated with Sabalenka upset

Here’s everything you always wanted to know about Emma Navarro, the young American...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2024
March 18, 2024

Alcaraz after winning Indian Wells: “I found myself at this tournament”

Carlos Alcaraz reveals what shifted for him at Indian Wells this last fortnight,...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2024
March 18, 2024

Back to his best! Alcaraz blows away Medvedev to defend Indian Wells title

Carlos Alcaraz repeated his feat from last year, defeating Daniil Medvedev to defend...
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Swiatek Champion Indian Wells 2024
March 17, 2024

Swiatek comprehensively defeats Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

Iga Swiatek dominated Maria Sakkari in the Indian Wells final, defeating the Greek...
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Roger Federer
March 15, 2024

“It’s like riding a bike” – Federer reveals he can still crush forehands

Roger Federer shared in a recent interview with GQ that he can still...
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Indian Well bees
March 14, 2024

Centre court abuzz as bees suspend play in Indian Wells

A swarm of bees have halted play between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev...
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Simona Halep Patrick Mouratoglou
March 13, 2024

“It was horrible, it was scary” – “relieved” Mouratoglou opens up on Halep suspension for the first time at Indian Wells

Patrick Mouratoglou has shared what the days following Simona Halep’s doping ban were...
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Casper Ruud 2024
March 12, 2024

Slimmer Ruud finding new hard-court success in 2024

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Carlos Alcaraz Indian Wells 2024
March 11, 2024

Alcaraz’s confidence “so much higher than first round” in Indian Wells

Carlos Alcaraz is returning to his brutal best in Indian Wells, after several...
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Novak Djokovic - Indian Wells 2024
March 10, 2024

Indian Wells: Djokovic gains 400th Masters win over valiant Vukic

Novak Djokovic won against Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday night. He'll...
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Elena Rybakina 2024
March 9, 2024

Rybakina withdraws from Indian Wells due to illness

Illness has forced defending champion Elena Rybakina to withdraw from the BNP Paribas...
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Nadal Indian Wells withdrawal
March 7, 2024

Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells: “I can’t lie to myself”

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Indian Wells ahead of the first round, despite...
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Paula Badosa
March 7, 2024

Badosa injured again, withdraws from Indian Wells

Paula Badosa has announced her withdrawal from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian...
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Wawrinka ATP PIF
February 29, 2024

“Keep driving forward”: First player publicly supports ATP/PIF partnership

Stan Wawrinka has come out in support of the recently announced strategic partnership...
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Underarm serve
February 28, 2024

Mouratoglou says underarm serve “as respectful as a drop shot”

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou has weighed in on the underarm serve debate, explaining why...
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Chile Open conditions (1)
February 27, 2024

“It’s absurd”: Players unhappy with Chile Open conditions

Poor court surfaces at the Chile Open have caused players to fall and...
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