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

Olympics 2024
July 26, 2024

Dates, format, tickets, Roland-Garros: Everything you always wanted to know about tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics (but never had time to find out) – updated with draws

From dates, to format, tickets and player list, here's everything you always wanted...
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Bren Gray
Diana Shnaider WTA rankings 2024
July 22, 2024

WTA rankings: Shnaider hits new career-high as top 10 remains unchanged

We look at the latest WTA rankings, breaking down the week's biggest movers...
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Bren Gray
ATP rankings Fils Berrettini 2024
July 22, 2024

ATP rankings: Fils makes top 20 debut, Berrettini returns to top 50

We look at the latest ATP rankings released this Monday, breaking down the...
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Bren Gray
Nadal and Ruud doubles
July 18, 2024

Nadal and Ruud save MP, into Nordea Open doubles semi-final

The win came after Ruud was knocked out of the singles event earlier...
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Rafael Nadal at the 2022 US Open in New York
July 16, 2024

Nadal to play US Open 2024, according to entry list

Rafael Nadal's name is on the US Open entry list this year, indicating...
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Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2024 social media
July 15, 2024

“When Alcaraz wins, Spain wins” : social media reacts to Alcaraz’s Wimbledon achievement

Tennis fans and ex-players have been magnanimous in their praise for the Spaniard's...
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Bren Gray
Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic rivalry
July 14, 2024

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Head-to-head, stats, everything you need to know – updated after the 2024 Wimbledon final

The rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is just getting started, but...
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Novak Djokovic, the man behind the enigma
July 13, 2024

Beatles, ‘pyramid water’ and a bomb shelter: Three things you didn’t know on how Novak Djokovic became a sports legend

Here are three things we didn’t know about Djokovic that have made him...
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Holger Rune Wimbledon 2024
July 9, 2024

Rune “trusting the process” despite 10th top-five loss in a row

After winning seven of his first eight matches against top-five opponents, Rune has...
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Elina Svitolina Wimbledon 2024
July 9, 2024

Ukraine attacks have Svitolina playing “in a fog” at Wimbledon

The recent Russian attacks on a children's hospital in Ukraine were front of...
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Novak Djokovic - Wimbledon 2024
July 8, 2024

“You guys can’t touch me”: The return of Djokovic’s fire at Wimbledon

Djokovic didn't hold back in his post-match interview, letting Danish fans know just...
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Bren Gray
Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2024
July 8, 2024

“Tennis is like this” – Alcaraz defends third-set lapse against Humbert

Carlos Alcaraz is happy with where his game is at, despite losing the...
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Lulu Sun Wimbledon 2024 1
July 7, 2024

“I don’t think it’s surprising” – Sun on Wimbledon success

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Taylor Fritz Wimbledon 2024
July 5, 2024

Wimbledon: Typically reserved Fritz throws post-match barb at Rinderknech

Fritz was responding to Arthur Rinderknech's earlier comments
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Daniil Medvedev, Wimbledon 2024
July 4, 2024

“If Jannik has very big power, Carlos has even more” – Medvedev

The Russian explains how each have improved over recent years, and which one...
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Djokovic return Wimbledon 2024
July 3, 2024

“Very comforting and very positive” – Djokovic’s knee passes Wimbledon test

The Serbian was able to do something he'd not even attempted in practice
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Jack Draper Wimbledon 2024
July 2, 2024

Draper survives first big test as British No 1 at Wimbledon

The No 28 seed prevailed against qualifier Ymer in five sets, setting a...
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Djokovic_Murray
July 2, 2024

“Knowing him, he’s going to try” – Djokovic not ruling out Murray at Wimbledon 2025

Novak Djokovic believes Andy Murray has one more Wimbledon in him
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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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Cédric Rouquette
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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