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
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
Carrie Dunn
October 25, 2023
Brooksby’s 18-month suspension for “whereabouts” failure confirmed
The American's suspension has been backdated to begin in July 2023
Carrie Dunn
October 25, 2023
Kasatkina edges Krejcikova in topsy-turvy WTA Elite Trophy clash
The Azalea Group is not over yet thanks to Daria Kasatkina
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
October 24, 2023
Top seed Krejcikova off to winning start in Zhuhai against Linette
The top seed in Zhuhai looks in ominous form
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
October 13, 2023
London confirmed as host for UTS Grand Final
ExCel London will stage the eight-man event from December 15-17
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn