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

Rafael Nadal
February 17, 2024

Rafa’s forehand the best in tennis history, says Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou ranks his top five best forehands in tennis history, with a...
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Ostapenko v Azarenka handshake
February 14, 2024

What happened with the Ostapenko v Azarenka handshake?

Drama has unfolded on the WTA Tour this Wednesday, with Jelena Ostapenko refusing...
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John Isner, Dallas 2023
February 13, 2024

Mouratoglou: “Isner has the best serve in tennis history”

On his Instagram channel, Patrick Mouratoglou revealed his top five servers of all...
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Elena Rybakina
February 12, 2024

WTA rankings: Rybakina back at No 4, Andreeva nearing top 30

Elena Rybakina rejoins the big four at the top of the WTA rankings,...
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Humbert atp ranking
February 12, 2024

ATP rankings: Humbert hits career-high, Nagal makes top 100 debut

Ugo Humbert hits a career-high ranking this week courtesy of his fifth title...
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Ernests Gulbis retires
February 12, 2024

Ernests Gulbis announces retirement from tennis

Former top 10 player Ernests Gulbis has officially retired after more than a...
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Nishioka withdraws
February 9, 2024

Nishioka withdraws in Dallas handing Mannarino quarter-final berth

Yoshihito Nishioka has withdrawn from the Dallas Open due to illness, handing a...
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UTS Oslo field
February 6, 2024

UTS Oslo preview: Ruud looking for home glory, de Minaur after revenge

With the 2024 UTS season beginning in Oslo this Friday, we look ahead...
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Ostapenko WTA rankings
February 5, 2024

WTA rankings: Ostapenko on the cusp of top 10 after winning second title of 2024

Jelena Ostapenko becomes the first woman to win two titles in 2024, rises...
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Alexander Bublik
February 5, 2024

ATP rankings: Bublik hits career-high, FAA on the rise again

Alexander Bublik, Borna Coric and Felix-Auger Aliassime are the big winners in the...
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Djokovic Indian Wells 2024
February 5, 2024

Djokovic announces next tournament will be Indian Wells

Djokovic will skip Dubai and play Indian Wells for the first time in...
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Sinner Australian Open Final 2024
January 30, 2024

“You could feel that he was getting closer and closer” – Mouratoglou on Sinner’s Australian Open success

Patrick Mouratoglou explains why things were perfectly aligned for Jannik Sinner to win...
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Medvedev Australian Open Final 2024
January 30, 2024

“For almost two sets, Daniil played the perfect match” – Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou explains the genius of Daniil Medvedev's initial strategy against Jannik Sinner...
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Djokovic Sinner Australian Open 2024
January 28, 2024

“I would not be surprised if Novak feels relieved after that tournament” – Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou believes the pressure of not losing at the Australian Open since...
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Jannik Sinner Australian Open 2024
January 26, 2024

Sinner comes of age, defeating Djokovic and making first Grand Slam final

Jannik Sinner has done what no Italian - or any other man -...
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Sabalenka Gauff revenge
January 24, 2024

“I really want that revenge”: Sabalenka looking to get even with Gauff in Australian Open semi-finals

After losing to Coco Gauff in the 2023 US Open final, Aryna Sabalenka...
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Djokovic v Fritz Australian Open 2024
January 24, 2024

“It was not enjoyable at all”: Djokovic praises much-improved effort from Fritz

With the first set alone taking almost as long as their last meeting,...
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Medvedev Australian Open 2024 (1)
January 23, 2024

Australian Open: Medvedev ready for big-serving Hurkacz in quarters

Daniil Medvedev says holding his own serve will be crucial in his quarter-final...
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Hurkacz Australian Open 2024
January 23, 2024

Hurkacz “hungry for more” ahead of second Grand Slam quarter-final

Hubert Hurkacz looks to pull off another Grand Slam quarter-final upset this week
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Djokovic Eye of the Tiger 2024
January 23, 2024

Djokovic: I don’t need Eye of the Tiger before a match, I need something to calm me down

While some need music to motivate themselves, Djokovic says he already has enough...
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Marta Kostyuk
January 21, 2024

Australian Open: Kostyuk makes first Grand Slam quarter-final after halting Timofeeva

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk defeated Russian Maria Timofeeva 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday and will...
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