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
October 10, 2024
“That motivates me a lot” – Fritz reveals new goal for remainder of 2024
The American sits at No 5 in the Race and is looking to...
Bren Gray
October 7, 2024
ATP rankings update: Alcaraz returns to No 2, Michelsen hits career-high
Humbert also improves, while Mannarino drops out of the top 50.
Bren Gray
October 7, 2024
WTA rankings update: Gauff up to No 4, Andreeva makes top-20 debut
Both Sakkari and Samsonova drop out of the WTA top 20 on Monday
Bren Gray
October 3, 2024
Djokovic: “The future is bright for Chinese tennis”
China has been experiencing an unprecedented wave of success on the ATP Tour...
Bren Gray
October 3, 2024
“The margins are very small” – Sinner not discouraged by Alcaraz loss
The Italian is already focused on making a deep run in Shanghai
Bren Gray
October 2, 2024
“I didn’t want to touch a racquet” – Alcaraz explains significance of China Open success
Alcaraz shares what his China Open title means after a tough North American...
Bren Gray
October 2, 2024
Kyrgios confident he’ll play at 2025 Australian Open
Kyrgios also hinted towards his retirement in a cryptic Instagram post
Bren Gray
October 1, 2024
Osaka gives injury update after withdrawal against Gauff
She said playing Gauff was "totally worth it" despite tweaking her back in...
Bren Gray
September 27, 2024
Curse of the Laver Cup? Upsets abound in Tokyo
Five of the six Laver Cup players competing in Tokyo lost in the...
Bren Gray
September 27, 2024
Sinner opts not to defend Vienna title, opening door in year-end No 1 race
Sinner will not play between the Shanghai and Paris Masters
Bren Gray
September 26, 2024
How Gauff’s new coach Matt Daly “has made a drastic improvement” already
The 45-year-old is a technique and grip specialist, and is focused on improving...
Bren Gray
September 24, 2024
Zverev chooses rest over China Open return
The German has more hours on court than any other player on the...
Bren Gray
September 24, 2024
Sabalenka, Pegula headline WTA China Open draw – but here’s who can stop them
Sabalenka could face either Jasmine Paolini or Qinwen Zheng in the semi-finals
Bren Gray
September 23, 2024
Rafael Nadal named for Spain as Davis Cup Final 8 teams announced
Jannik Sinner returns for Italy, but Alexander Zverev is missing from Germany's team
Bren Gray
September 23, 2024
WTA rankings: Sakkari plummets, title propels Sramkova to career-high
Emma Raducanu also made progress back up the rankings this week
Bren Gray
September 23, 2024
Does tennis need more team events like the Laver Cup?
Scenes at the Davis and Laver Cups have shown another side to tennis,...
Bren Gray
September 23, 2024
How Alcaraz (almost) single-handedly won Team Europe the Laver Cup
Alcaraz took a big role in the behind-the-scenes strategy for Team Europe
Bren Gray
September 20, 2024
Tiafoe gunning for ATP Finals after US Open run
The American has withdrawn from UTS Frankfurt to play an extra ATP event...
Bren Gray
September 20, 2024
Australia and US to clash in quarter-finals as draw confirmed for Davis Cup Final 8
Defending champions Italy will take on Argentina in their opening match
Bren Gray
September 20, 2024
“We are living the present calmly” – Joao Fonseca on his rise to stardom
Fonseca has burst onto the ATP Tour this season, but remain remarkably grounded
Bren Gray
September 19, 2024
Kokkinakis ready to be the “glue” for Team World at Laver Cup
The Australian sees his role on the sideline as crucial at the upcoming...
Bren Gray