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

Coco Gauff
May 30, 2023

‘We’re going to the finals!’ Coco Gauff on Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler joy

Coco Gauff might be in Europe but she's following all the action from...
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Mirra Andreeva
May 30, 2023

‘Andy Murray texted to wish me good luck – maybe that’s why I’m playing well!’ Mirra Andreeva on Roland-Garros dreams

The youngest woman to qualify for Roland-Garros this millennium thinks she knows why...
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Ons Jabeur
May 30, 2023

‘Stressed’ Jabeur reaches Roland-Garros second round

Ons Jabeur defeated Lucia Bronzetti 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday and will face the...
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Elina Svitolina
May 29, 2023

‘War has changed me in so many ways’: Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina on her new outlook

Elina Svitolina earnt her first Grand Slam match win since becoming a mother...
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Dayana Yastremska
May 29, 2023

‘We’re not going to shake hands with them, it doesn’t matter what tournament it is’ – Ukraine’s Yastremska on handshake controversy

The Ukrainian is the latest player to make her feelings known on the...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime at Roland-Garros
May 29, 2023

Roland-Garros: Auger-Aliassime and Thiem out, as Norrie battles through

Fabio Fognini beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 on Monday afternoon. He'll face...
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Britain's Cameron Norrie in action during his first round match against France's Benoit Paire
May 29, 2023

“It was an amazing match!” Norrie fights past Paire in five, moves into Roland-Garros second round

Cameron Norrie beat Benoit Paire 7-5, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Monday and...
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Social media abuse in tennis, a Tennis Majors feature
May 28, 2023

‘The stands are quiet – the noise is online’ – the dark side of social media for women’s tennis

At Roland-Garros in 2023, France's Leolie Jeanjean has spoken about the "abuse and...
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Rafael Nadal
May 17, 2023

Nadal to hold press conference on Thursday amidst Roland-Garros fears

Suspicions are growing that Nadal will miss his favourite Grand Slam
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Novak Djokovic
May 17, 2023

Djokovic still confident for Roland-Garros run despite Rune defeat

Djokovic says he still fancies his chances against anyone when it comes to...
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May 16, 2023

Eye of the Coach #75: Why Rybakina’s game is a nightmare for Swiatek

In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why...
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Fabian Marozsan, Italian Open, 2023
May 15, 2023

‘My name is Fabian Marozsan – hi, guys!’ Conqueror of Alcaraz says his life won’t change

Fabian Marozsan had to start at the very beginning when he spoke to...
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Carlos Alcaraz
May 15, 2023

‘I couldn’t follow his level’ – Alcaraz admits surprise at Marozsan upset

Carlos Alcaraz is out of Rome and hoping for some rest ahead of...
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Carlos Alcaraz
May 15, 2023

Shock of the tournament in Rome as Alcaraz falls to qualifier Marozsan

Fabian Marozsan defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Monday and will face...
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Novak Djokovic Roland-Garros
May 14, 2023

‘I’m getting closer to the desired level’ – Resurgent Djokovic happier with performance in Rome

Novak Djokovic thinks he's getting back to his best - ominous news for...
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Rafael Nadal
May 14, 2023

Nadal turns down Bordeaux Challenger wild card as fears grow around fitness ahead of Roland-Garros

Nadal's race against time to be fit for Roland-Garros continues
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Novak Djokovic
May 14, 2023

Djokovic makes last 16 in Rome, goes the distance against Dimitrov

Novak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 on Sunday. He'll play the...
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Iga Swiatek and Lesia Tsurenko
May 14, 2023

‘Tsurenko thanked me – but there’s nothing to thank me for’ – Swiatek on her continuing support for Ukraine

Iga Swiatek's vocal support for Ukraine has not gone unnoticed
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Camila Osorio
May 13, 2023

Italian Open: Qualifier Osorio moves into round of 16, shocks seed Garcia

Camila Osorio beat Caroline Garcia 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday and will play the...
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Novak Djokovic
May 9, 2023

Djokovic goes into Rome with questions to answer

How Novak Djokovic does in Rome could be indicative of how he will...
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Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff
May 9, 2023

Pegula hits out at Madrid trophy ceremony: ‘I don’t know what century everyone was living in’

Jessica Pegula elaborated on not being able to speak in the Madrid doubles...
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