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

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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Novak Djokovic, 2025
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...
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Alexander Bublik Roland-Garros 2025
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...
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Jack Draper 2025
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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Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev
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...
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Jannik Sinner - Roland-Garros 2025
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...
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Frances Tiafoe Roland-Garros 2025
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
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Sabalenka Djokovic 2025
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
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Rune spectator towel Roland-Garros 2025
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...
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Djokovic Paris bicycle trip
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
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Gael Monfils Roland-Garros 2025
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...
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Djokovic Roland-Garros injury scare 2025
May 30, 2025

Djokovic plays down injury concerns at Roland-Garros

The Serbian is confident he will be able to recover in time for...
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Fonseca body language
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...
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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
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Gaël Monfils - Roland-Garros
May 28, 2025

Monfils credits “magic” for Roland-Garros five-set record

The Frenchman has now won 12 five-set matches at Roland-Garros
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Novak Djokovic Roland-Garros 2025
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...
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Gaël Monfils - Roland
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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