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

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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Carrie Dunn
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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Karolina Muchova
June 4, 2023

Roland-Garros: Muchova makes quarter-finals, takes out lucky loser Avanesyan

Karolina Muchova won against Elina Avanesyan 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday. She'll play Russian...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
June 4, 2023

Roland-Garros: World No 333 Pavlyuchenkova books spot in last eight, beats Mertens

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat Elise Mertens 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Sunday. She'll face...
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Double, defaulted - Roland-Garros 2023
June 4, 2023

Shades of Djokovic as Kato and Sutjiadi defaulted from doubles after ballgirl injury incident – updated with reaction

There was on-court controversy during the women's doubles as Miyu Kato's accident got...
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Carlos Alcaraz
June 2, 2023

“I’m a complete player”: Alcaraz dominates Shapovalov to reach Roland-Garros last 16

Carlos Alcaraz beat Denis Shapovalov 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Friday evening. He'll play...
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Novak Djokovic
June 2, 2023

Djokovic: “We don’t have time to name all my injuries!”

Novak Djokovic knows that a Grand Slam is bound to be a physical...
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Elina Svitolina
June 2, 2023

“I admire the mothers doing everything by themselves!” Elina Svitolina on juggling work and parenthood

Elina Svitolina is working hard as she comes back from giving birth to...
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Sloane Stephens
June 2, 2023

Roland-Garros: Stephens books spot in last 16, sets up Sabalenka showdown

Sloane Stephens won against Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 on Friday. She'll face...
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Aryna Sabalenka
June 2, 2023

Sabalenka answers limited questions in Roland-Garros press conference ‘for mental health and wellbeing’, post-Osaka

The world No 2 gave a press conference after her third-round win over...
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Ons Jabeur Roland-Garros 2023
June 1, 2023

Roland-Garros: Jabeur through to third round

Ons Jabeur beat Oceane Dodin 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday. She'll face Serb qualifier...
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Mirra Andreeva
June 1, 2023

‘Djokovic has 22 Grand Slams – I want 25!’ Mirra Andreeva’s quest continues at Roland-Garros

We already know how Mirra Andreeva feels about Andy Murray - now she...
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Caroline Garcia, RG, 2023
May 31, 2023

‘Bad momentum’ – Disappointed Garcia self-critical after shock defeat to Blinkova

Nobody is more disappointed than Caroline Garcia with her failure in the second...
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Bianca Andreescu
May 31, 2023

‘It would make me play better!’ Bianca Andreescu on celebrities, McSteamy, and feeling old

The Canadian had plenty to say in a cheery press conference after she...
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Iga Swiatek, RG, 2023
May 31, 2023

‘I never even played Serena!’ Iga Swiatek on why she doesn’t think about tennis history

Iga Swiatek doesn't keep track of the history and statistics - she's focused...
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Taylor Fritz UTS Los Angeles
May 31, 2023

‘This has been my best year on clay’ – Fritz in ominous form at Roland-Garros

Taylor Fritz has already said he's not sure if he's good on clay...
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Coco Gauff
May 30, 2023

‘I’ll try not to be the reason I lose’ – Former Roland-Garros runner-up Coco Gauff on positivity and dealing with pressure

Coco Gauff is a fixture on the women's tour, but she's still only...
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