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

Iga Swiatek
June 10, 2023

Swiatek: “I’m focused on myself – I don’t care about the other two of the Big Three”

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Karolina Muchova
June 10, 2023

“Very close, but very far”: Tearful Muchova has to swallow bitter pill

Karolina Muchova was emotional after losing the Roland-Garros final in three sets to...
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Iga Swiatek
June 10, 2023

Triple Roland-Garros crown for Iga Swiatek, defeats Muchova in epic

Iga Swiatek won her third Roland-Garros title in four years with a 6-2,...
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Holger Rune, Roland-Garros 2023
June 10, 2023

Eye of the Coach #76: ‘With Holger, we need to take lessons from that Roland-Garros’

In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou assesses what...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
June 10, 2023

Djokovic backs Alcaraz for success after Roland-Garros cramp: “He’s got plenty of time – I experienced the same”

Novak Djokovic had some reassuring words for Carlos Alcaraz after their Roland-Garros semi-final...
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Novak Djokovic Cincinnati Masters 2023
June 10, 2023

Djokovic on why he doesn’t mind crowd boos: “I’ll just keep winning!”

Novak Djokovic doesn't expect every crowd to be behind him - but he...
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Casper Ruud
June 10, 2023

“Djokovic is playing for his 23rd – I’m playing for my first!” Why Casper Ruud wants to enjoy the Roland-Garros occasion

Casper Ruud will be trying to relax as he heads out for his...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2023
June 9, 2023

Djokovic through to seventh Roland-Garros final after cramp destroys Alcaraz’s chances

It was two hours of excitement followed by a major anti-climax as Carlos...
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Miyu Kato
June 9, 2023

All’s well that ends well: Kato gives gift to ball girl

The new mixed doubles champion presented a gift to the ball girl she...
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Karolina Muchova, Roland-Garros 2023
June 8, 2023

Muchova upsets Sabalenka in all-time classic comeback to reach Roland-Garros final

She might have been an unlikely finalist at the start of the tournament,...
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Holger Rune
June 8, 2023

‘He was thought of as an outside chance to win the title – it’s new for him’: Mouratoglou on how the pressure got to Rune at Roland-Garros

Mouratoglou has known Rune for many years and reflected on his disappointing result...
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Miyu Kato
June 8, 2023

Redemption for Miyu Kato – Roland-Garros mixed doubles champion less than a week after default

Miyu Kato leaves Paris with her maiden Grand Slam after a rollercoaster week
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Casper Ruud, RG, 2023
June 7, 2023

Roland-Garros: Ruud’s dominance over Rune continues, moves into semi-finals

Casper Ruud won against Holger Rune 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday and...
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Alexander Zverev
June 7, 2023

Roland-Garros: Zverev ends Etcheverry’s spectacular run, reaches third consecutive semi-final

Alexander Zverev edged out Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday....
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Iga Swiatek
June 7, 2023

“Moments of enjoyment are after the tournament” – why Swiatek is all business

Iga Swiatek talked to the press about her emotion and why it's business...
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Aryna Sabalenka
June 6, 2023

“I don’t support Lukashenko right now” – Sabalenka speaks out in press conference return

Aryna Sabalenka returned to the press conference set-up to take questions from journalists...
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Elina Svitolina
June 6, 2023

End of Svitolina’s Roland-Garros run, Sabalenka moves into semi-finals after more handshake controversy

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday. She'll play Czech Karolina...
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Karolina Muchova
June 6, 2023

Maiden Roland-Garros semi-final for Muchova, beats Pavlyuchenkova

Karolina Muchova won against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 6-2 on Tuesday and will face...
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June 6, 2023

“Put cameras – you cannot do that mistake!” Cerundolo calls for video technology after Rune double-bounce controversy

Cerundolo is the latest player to call for the use of video technology...
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Elina Svitolina, Roland-Garros 2023
June 4, 2023

Roland-Garros: Svitolina advances to quarter-finals, is back in the Top 100 and thrills the French crowd with a fairy-tale story

Elina Svitolina defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Sunday evening and will...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova US Open 2023
June 4, 2023

‘Wimbledon wild card? Are you serious?!’ No grass court season plans for Pavlyuchenkova

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has no visa issues, but she doesn't think she will be...
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