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 5, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz on the most important lesson he’s learnt so far – “I can’t make everyone happy”

Carlos Alcaraz has been asked to think about the most important things he...
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Coco Gauff
October 5, 2023

“The pressure is off, these are bonus matches” – Gauff hitting with freedom in Beijing

Coco Gauff is brimming with confidence now the pressure is off
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Rafael Nadal
October 4, 2023

Nadal shares latest steps in comeback via social media video

Rafael Nadal's intended return to the court seems to be making decent headway
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Iga Swiatek
October 4, 2023

“I deserve time to regroup” – Iga Swiatek on not chasing year-end No 1 spot

Iga Swiatek has enjoyed remarkable consistency over the last two years but now...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev
September 27, 2023

Medvedev hoping to face Alcaraz again – in Beijing final

Daniil Medvedev is all square at two wins all in his head-to-head with...
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Arthur Fils
September 21, 2023

“It’s something incredible” – Laver Cup new boy Fils can’t wait to get started

The players from Team Europe and Team World are assembling ready to face...
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Andy Murray
September 19, 2023

Great Britain v Serbia: Davis Cup Final 8 draw confirmed

The draw for the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup final has been made
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Daniil Medvedev
September 14, 2023

“He just said, ‘I’m completely empty'” – Mouratoglou on why Medvedev is missing UTS Frankfurt

UTS creator Patrick Mouratoglou spoke on Thursday about why Daniil Medvedev is missing...
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Maria Sakkari
September 14, 2023

“It’s just scary…very stressful” – Maria Sakkari on anti-doping procedures in tennis after Halep ban

Maria Sakkari had some criticisms of the current policies and procedures for anti-doping...
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Grigor Dimitrov
September 13, 2023

Grigor “G-Unit” Dimitrov replaces Medvedev in UTS Frankfurt

Grigor Dimitrov is the latest superstar to join the Frankfurt field
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Simona Halep and Patrick Mouratoglou
September 13, 2023

“Simona is a victim – this is a parody of justice” – Mouratoglou on Halep’s doping ban

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou has expanded on his shock at the sentence handed down...
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Simona Halep and Patrick Mouratoglou
September 12, 2023

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou – “I cannot believe the decision to ban Simona”

The coach is appalled at the ban given to Simona Halep
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Simona Halep
September 12, 2023

“My fight continues” – Simona Halep announces intention to appeal doping ban

Simona Halep has announced that she will be appealing the ban which will...
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Roger Federer
September 12, 2023

Federer: I was content and at peace simply watching Wimbledon from the stands

Roger Federer doesn't miss stepping out on the SW19 grass
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Siimona Halep
September 12, 2023

Simona Halep suspended for four years

Simona Halep has been suspended until October 2025, the ITIA has announced
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Coco Gauff
September 12, 2023

“She refused to lose” – Patrick Mouratoglou on new US Open champion Coco Gauff

Patrick Mouratoglou has seen a big alteration in Coco Gauff's attitude
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Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic, 2021, paris
September 10, 2023

Novak Djokovic v Daniil Medvedev: Eight stats that define the 2023 US Open men’s final

A look at the history between Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic ahead of...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz China Open 2023
September 9, 2023

“Time to recharge” – Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Spain’s Davis Cup squad

The former world No 1 and US Open champion is taking some time...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev
September 9, 2023

“When you play someone and you lose, you learn many things” – Medvedev’s coach Gilles Cervara on previous encounters with Alcaraz

Coach Gilles Cervara says that Daniil Medvedev's win over Carlos Alcaraz in the...
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Novak Djokovic
September 9, 2023

“I’m not surprised” – Djokovic on reaching all four Grand Slam finals this year at the age of 36

Novak Djokovic is confident in his physical abilities and won't be hanging up...
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Matteo Berrettini
September 8, 2023

Berrettini confirms injury diagnosis – ruptured ankle ligament

Berrettini's ankle injury is not as serious as originally feared
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