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

Coco Gauff Wimbledon 2024
July 2, 2024

Gauff: “I’m just getting better at taking care of business”

Coco Gauff reflects on how she's grown as a player over the last...
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Mark Lajal Wimbledon 2024 3
July 1, 2024

“I have to get here again” – Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal after Alcaraz match at Wimbledon

Lajal is pleased with his overall performance against Alcaraz and leaves Centre Court...
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Andy Murray wimbledon 2024
July 1, 2024

“Each day it becomes more and more likely” – Murray on Wimbledon participation

Andy Murray is improving every day, and will make a decision on Monday...
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Mark Lajal Wimbledon 2024
July 1, 2024

“I’m not going there to lose”: Exclusive Q&A with Mark Lajal, Alcaraz’s first-round opponent at Wimbledon

Lajal is feeling more and more confident on grass, and looks forward to...
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Dominik Koepfer 2024
June 30, 2024

Koepfer withdraws from Wimbledon, gifting Van Assche lucky loser spot

Dominik Koepfer, unable to recover from an ankle injury, has withdrawn from Wimbledon,...
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 2024
June 30, 2024

Mpetshi Perricard to make Wimbledon debut after Davidovich Fokina withdraws

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard receives a lucky loser spot at Wimbledon due to Alejandro...
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Garbine Muguruza portrait 2022
June 27, 2024

Garbine Muguruza announced as new tournament director for WTA Finals

The 2021 WTA Finals champion becomes the first former player to hold the...
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Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2021
June 26, 2024

Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, the mythological double crown that few have grasped

With the two majors so close in the calendar, and played on such...
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Djokovic knee update 2024 - AP/Panoramic
June 21, 2024

Djokovic back on court practising ahead of Wimbledon

Hope remains for Novak Djokovic at this year's Wimbledon, with the Serbian posting...
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Carlos Alcaraz Queen's 2024
June 21, 2024

“I’m hungry just to be better” – Alcaraz undeterred by Draper loss ahead of Wimbledon title defence

Carlos Alcaraz reveals his focus is on practising and fine-tuning his game between...
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Roger Federer at the Match in Africa exhibition in January 2020
June 20, 2024

Federer stars in creative Amazon promo on London Bridge

Roger Federer turns heads on London Bridge with creative Amazon promo on Wednesday...
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Karolina Pliskova 2024
June 17, 2024

WTA rankings: Quiet week as Boulter, Samsonova win titles

The WTA rankings have seen little change this week with many taking a...
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Carlos Alcaraz Queen's 2024
June 17, 2024

Alcaraz eager to learn from Nadal in Olympics pairing

Carlos Alcaraz is looking forward to his Olympic pairing with Rafael Nadal, but...
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Andy Murray Olympics 2016
June 17, 2024

Murray retirement looks likely to occur at Olympics

Andy Murray's participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics has been confirmed, with the...
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Djokovic and Federer at the Laver Cup in 2018
June 17, 2024

Federer with Nadal, Serena Williams and Murray – The 13 most exciting doubles pairs of all time

With Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz playing doubles together at the Paris Olympics,...
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Swiatek no grass 2024
June 13, 2024

Swiatek announces she won’t play until Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek's winning streak on clay has taken its toll, with the world...
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Carlos Alcaraz - Roland-Garros 2024
June 10, 2024

QUIZ – How well did you follow the clay season in 2024?

The ATP and WTA Tour have spent 10 weeks on the red dirt...
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Gauff WTA Rankings 2024 - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
June 10, 2024

WTA rankings: Top 10 debut for Paolini, Gauff hits career-high

The post-Roland-Garros WTA rankings have seen several shifts to the women's top 10,...
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Sinner ATP Rankings 2024 - Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
June 10, 2024

ATP rankings: Sinner No 1 for first time, Alcaraz back to No 2

The week following a Grand Slam always brings some big shifts in the...
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Laurent Luyat, Patrick Mouratoglou and Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2024 | © Tennis Majors / Virginie Bouyer
June 10, 2024

“Hopefully 24, but…” – Alcaraz sets his sights on Djokovic’s record

Carlos Alcaraz verbalised his desire to chase down Djokovic's record of 24 Grand...
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Zverev and Alcaraz after 2024 Roland-Garros final © Glenn Gervot / Panoramic
June 10, 2024

“This is the one I’m most proud of”: Why Alcaraz’s Roland-Garros title means the most

Carlos Alcaraz reveals what makes his Roland-Garros title his most special Grand Slam...
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