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

Jack Draper, Indian Wells 2025
March 16, 2025

Draper thrashes Rune in one-sided Indian Wells final

The Brit dropped just four games en route to his maiden ATP Masters...
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Mirra Andreeva, Indian Wells 2025
March 16, 2025

Andreeva wins Indian Wells in coming-of-age performance against Sabalenka

The Russian came back from a set down to defeat the world No...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2025
March 11, 2025

Alcaraz defuses Shapo threat for 14th-consecutive Indian Wells win

The Spaniard was one point away from bagelling his opponent in the first...
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Emma Navarro 2024
March 3, 2025

US Open, NCAA, Indian Wells: Everything you always wanted to know about Emma Navarro (but never had time to find out) – updated after Merida victory

Here’s everything you always wanted to know about Emma Navarro, the young American...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
March 3, 2025

ATP rankings update: Tsitsipas back in top 10, Machac hits career-high

Four young Americans hit career-highs this week as well
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Jakub Mensik Doha 2024
February 17, 2025

“I lost 6kgs” – Why Mensik was totally off this week at UTS

The Czech failed to win a match in Guadalajara
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February 17, 2025

Machac stays undefeated to win Guadalajara title in UTS debut

The Czech becomes the first player to win his maiden UTS event since...
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Tomas Machac UTS Guadalajara | © UTS
February 17, 2025

Machac races past Mannarino to set final against Goffin at UTS Guadalajara

The Air Machete claimed his third 3-0 win of the tournament
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David Goffin, UTS Guadalajara
February 17, 2025

Goffin downs Ruud in sudden death to make UTS Guadalajara final

The Wall faces either Tomas Machac or Adrian Mannarino in the final
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Nick Kyrgios - UTS New York 2024
February 11, 2025

Injured Kyrgios withdraws from UTS Guadalajara, will be replaced by Fognini

The 29-year-old's abdominal injury has not completed healed yet
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Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic rivalry
January 23, 2025

Djokovic v Alcaraz: Head-to-head, stats, everything you need to know – updated after their 2025 Australian Open quarter-final meeting

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is less than three years...
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January 21, 2025

Clutch Zverev becomes first man into Australian Open semi-finals

Paul failed to convert set points in both the first and second sets
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Goran Ivanisevic, Wimbledon 2023
January 21, 2025

Ivanisevic and Rybakina part ways after Australian Open

On Monday, the Kazakh had said she was not clear on whether the...
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Gauff_Badosa_Australian_Open
January 21, 2025

Gauff disappointed but “not completely crushed” after Australian Open loss

The American says her loss to Badosa felt different to last year's Grand...
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January 21, 2025

Gauff crashes out of Australian Open as Badosa makes maiden semi-final

Gauff hit 41 unforced errors over the one-hour, 43-minute match, 28 of which...
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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2024
January 20, 2025

Tony Jones apologises to Djokovic for offensive comments

The Serbian is yet to respond to Jones' apology
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Zheng_Australian_Open_2025
January 15, 2025

Zheng bemoans time violation in Australian Open exit

Zheng revealed that she was distracted by a time violation in her loss...
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Tennis : Us Open 2024 - Naomie Osaka - Japon || 295954_0293 ITF OPEN TENNIS sport tennis tournoi
January 14, 2025

“The fire is three blocks from my house”: Osaka’s personal connection to the LA wildfires

Osaka calls Los Angeles home after moving to the United States as a...
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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open
January 14, 2025

“I was looking for that extra motivation; I definitely have it with Andy” – Novak Djokovic

Djokovic spoke at length about his new coaching relationship with Andy Murray after...
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Vondrousova
January 13, 2025

Australian Open: Vondrousova withdraws injured ahead of first round

Vondrousova underwent shoulder surgery after Wimbledon 2024 and was set to play just...
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Zheng Qinwen © Imago/Panoramic
January 12, 2025

Australian Open: Zheng beats Todoni in straight sets

Last year's runner-up had to save set point in the opening set
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