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
June 10, 2023
Swiatek: “I’m focused on myself – I don’t care about the other two of the Big Three”
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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,...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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,...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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....
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn