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

Casper Ruud
May 9, 2023

‘High expectations can be dangerous’ – why Casper Ruud is trusting the process ahead of Rome

The Norwegian has had a comparatively poor start to the season but is...
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Aryna Sabalenka
May 6, 2023

Sabalenka lifts trophy in Madrid, gets revenge on Swiatek

Aryna Sabalenka gets the win over rival Iga Swiatek as the clay-court season...
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May 6, 2023

Cake-gate might not be the biggest inequality on the tennis tour – but it’s not a good look

It isn't the biggest battle to fight, but it's a notable one
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Jan-Lennard Struff, Madrid 2023
May 6, 2023

Lucky loser Struff ahead of Madrid final v Alcaraz: ‘If you have a second chance, go for it’

Jan-Lennard Struff has seized his second chance to make history in Madrid, where...
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Aslan Karatsev
May 4, 2023

Madrid Masters: Qualifier Karatsev makes semi-finals, ends Zhang’s dream run

Aslan Karatsev beat Zhizhen Zhang 7-6 (3), 6-4 on Thursday and will play...
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Zhizhen Zhang US Open 2023
May 4, 2023

China, Top 100, Madrid: Everything you ever wanted to know about Zhizhen Zhang (but never had time to find out)

Zhizhen Zhang is the first Chinese man to break into the ATP Top...
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Iga Swiatek, 2023
April 30, 2023

Swiatek: “Every tennis player should try to play like Rafa and Novak”

Iga Swiatek thinks no player should rely on solely their attack or defence...
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Wimbledon Centre Court and trophy
April 25, 2023

Wimbledon 2023: Organisers maintain ‘total condemnation of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine’

The Wimbledon tournament organisers did not mince their words about Russia and Belarus...
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Carlos Alcaraz
April 25, 2023

‘I’m still the same…I want to make people happy’ – Alcaraz on returning to Madrid

The young Spaniard is looking forward to playing in front of family and...
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Djokovic and Kyrgios
April 20, 2023

‘He would win five Grand Slams – if I coached him!’ Djokovic’s joke – and Kyrgios’s reaction

What a pairing this would be - player Kyrgios, coach Djokovic
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Coco Gauff
April 20, 2023

‘Definitely Iga!’ Coco Gauff on why Swiatek is her biggest rival on tour

Coco Gauff has been on tour long enough to know who the toughest...
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Jelena Ostapenko
April 19, 2023

‘It’s tougher to be fearless when you get older’ – Ostapenko on being a teenage Grand Slam champion

The former French Open champion reflected on her biggest win so far coming...
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Aryna Sabalenka
April 18, 2023

Sabalenka: ‘It’s not the best feeling to be hated for nothing’

The Australian Open champion says she would stop the war if she could...
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Andrey Rublev
April 15, 2023

‘I’m not sorry to be in the final!’ Andrey Rublev on puzzling camera message

Andrey Rublev wrote a cryptic message on the camera after his semi-final win...
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Novak Djokovic
April 11, 2023

‘It’s difficult to get into my rhythm on clay’ – Novak Djokovic on why he wants a run in Monte-Carlo

The world No 1 talked a little in Monte-Carlo about why clay courts...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
April 10, 2023

‘One has 22 Grand Slams, one has only one’ – Bartoli says Djokovic is the best in the world ahead of Alcaraz

In the latest episode of Match Points, the panel spoke to host Josh...
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Casper Ruud
April 8, 2023

Top seed Ruud into Estoril final, beats Halys in three sets

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Alexandre Muller
April 8, 2023

Maiden tour-level final for Muller in Marrakech

Either semi-finalist would have reached his maiden final in Marrakech - but it...
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Miomir Kecmanovic, Estoril 2023
April 8, 2023

Second final of the year for Kecmanovic, defeats Cecchinato in Estoril

It was a straightforward straight-sets win for Miomir Kecmanovic
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Roberto Carballes Baena
April 8, 2023

Carballes Baena defeats Evans to reach Marrakech final, first since 2018

Roberto Carballes Baena upset the odds by beating world No 30 Dan Evans
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Nadal and Alcaraz
April 4, 2023

Nadal and Alcaraz both out of Monte-Carlo

The two brilliant Spaniards will not be gracing the Monte-Carlo clay this year
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