Carrie Dunn

Carrie Dunn is a sports writer. She has written for the Times, the Guardian, and Eurosport.co.uk as well as for the ITF, the WTA and Kosmos Tennis, providing English language support for their relaunch of the Davis Cup. She was delighted to join the Tennis Majors team in the summer of 2020. She is a regular voice on radio as a pundit, co-commentator and expert analyst across sports. She has a PhD in sports sociology, and in academia has published widely on women’s sport, fandom, and sporting history. She is a keen if slow amateur runner, finishing two marathons and countless half-marathons (so far).

Latest articles

Carlos Alcaraz
October 30, 2023

“I’m not 100 per cent ready – and Djokovic beat me in practice!” Alcaraz still planning on big wins in Paris after long year

Carlos Alcaraz begins his campaign in Paris against Roman Safiullin
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Jenson Brooksby
October 25, 2023

Brooksby’s 18-month suspension for “whereabouts” failure confirmed

The American's suspension has been backdated to begin in July 2023
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Daria Kasatkina Charleston 2024
October 25, 2023

Kasatkina edges Krejcikova in topsy-turvy WTA Elite Trophy clash

The Azalea Group is not over yet thanks to Daria Kasatkina
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Caroline Garcia
October 25, 2023

Garcia gets under way in Zhuhai with win over Keys

The Frenchwoman's mercurial form looks to be on the up from this result
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Lin Zhu, AO 2023
October 24, 2023

Zhu defeats Kudermetova in straight sets in Zhuhai

Lin Zhu got a straight-sets win to begin her first-ever Elite Trophy campaign
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Barbora Krejcikova
October 24, 2023

Top seed Krejcikova off to winning start in Zhuhai against Linette

The top seed in Zhuhai looks in ominous form
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Beatriz Haddad Maia
October 24, 2023

Haddad Maia begins WTA Elite Trophy group campaign with win over Keys

The Brazilian got the first win in the Camellia Group
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Karolina Muchova
October 24, 2023

Muchova out of WTA Finals: “We tried everything”

The Czech will miss out on her first-ever WTA Finals due to injury
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Ben Shelton
October 23, 2023

ATP rankings: Shelton at new career best, Monfils back in Top 100

There are some massive moves in the men's rankings this week
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Leylah Fernandez
October 23, 2023

WTA rankings: Fernandez on the rise, Garcia drops down

The WTA Finals field might be set, but the top of the rankings...
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United Cup 2024 draw
October 23, 2023

Poland’s Swiatek and Hurkacz to lead United Cup in Perth, Greece’s Tsitsipas and Sakkari head to Sydney

The groups for the 2024 United Cup have been confirmed
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Billie Jean King
October 19, 2023

“If the WTA goes to Saudi Arabia, I want change – and so do the people there” – Billie Jean King on controversial tour proposal

Billie Jean King has spoken once more about the possibility of a WTA...
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Boris Becker
October 19, 2023

“I’m proud that he asked me” – Boris Becker confirms he is to coach Holger Rune

The legendary German will be working with the young Dane over the next...
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UTS London 2023
October 13, 2023

London confirmed as host for UTS Grand Final

ExCel London will stage the eight-man event from December 15-17
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Sebastian Korda
October 12, 2023

“My ultimate goal in tennis is to win two Grand Slams, one more than my dad!” Shanghai semi-finalist Korda on his love of tennis

Sebastian Korda has lots of ambitions in tennis, but one hits very close...
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Hubert Hurkacz in Dubai
October 12, 2023

“Only the best players are playing here” – Shanghai semi-finalist Hurkacz on his Masters 1000 consistency

Hubert Hurkacz has put the work in and it shows as he reaches...
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Grigor Dimitrov
October 11, 2023

“Physically, Alcaraz is another level – but experience is also important!” Dimitrov on why match intelligence helps in Shanghai

It's not all about youth if you want to succeed on the ATP...
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Carlos Alcaraz
October 11, 2023

“It’s tough for me” – Why Carlos Alcaraz has a problem with leading from the front

Carlos Alcaraz has pinpointed something he struggles with
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Belinda Bencic
October 10, 2023

Swiatek, Switzerland, Seville: everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup (but never had time to find out)

Here are some facts and figures about the biggest team competition in women's...
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Ben Shelton
October 10, 2023

“It’s easy to think the world revolves around you” – Shelton staying grounded after reaching Shanghai quarter-finals

It's all a learning curve for the newly-minted 21-year-old
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Emil Ruusuvuori, 2021
October 7, 2023

Hockey, video games, Nieminen: Everything you wanted to know about Emil Ruusuvuori (but never had the time to find out) – updated as of October 2023

Rising tennis star Emil Ruusuvuori reached his first ATP Tour final in Pune...
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