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

Jessica Pegula
March 29, 2023

Pegula on how she saved match points to beat Potapova: ‘No idea!’

Jessica Pegula fought through to set up a semi-final showdown with Elena Rybakina...
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Carlos Alcaraz
March 29, 2023

‘It’ll be fun!’ Alcaraz and Fritz swap compliments ahead of quarter-final clash

There will be a first-time clash in the quarter-final as world No 1...
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Taylor Fritz Atlanta Open 2023
March 28, 2023

Taylor Fritz: ‘It’s nice to be consistent – but the rankings reward boom-or-bust’

Taylor Fritz likes being more consistent, even if the rankings don't necessarily reward...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
March 28, 2023

Tsitsipas on ATP participation rules for Masters 1000: ‘Sit down with the players and come up with something more logical’

Stefanos Tsitsipas got a win in Miami, but he's not happy with one...
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Elena Rybakina
March 28, 2023

Rybakina gives grants to Kazakh rising stars

Elena Rybakina has kept her promise to Kazakhstan's most talented female juniors
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Barbora Krejcikova
March 27, 2023

‘It’s four of us!’ Krejcikova calls for her inclusion in women’s tennis elite – and next opponent Sabalenka agrees

The former Roland-Garros champion wants to be part of the conversation at the...
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Marta Kostyuk
March 25, 2023

More Ukraine-Russia tensions as Kostyuk refuses handshake with Potapova

Marta Kostyuk refused to shake the hand of her Russian opponent and said...
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Carlos Alcaraz
March 25, 2023

‘This year I’m playing on the centre court – that’s the only difference’ – Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Miami return

Carlos Alcaraz says he has learnt lots since his win in Miami last...
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Casper Ruud
March 25, 2023

‘One match won’t turn my season around’ – Ruud hoping for some Miami momentum

Casper Ruud is hopeful for a good run in Miami, as he achieved...
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Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula
March 24, 2023

‘Reilly may be bored’ – Pegula dismisses Opelka’s doubles criticism with a smile

Jessica Pegula is Top 5 in the world in singles and doubles, and...
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Carlos Alcaraz
March 24, 2023

‘Carlos is a cross between Nadal and Federer’ – Alcaraz’s next opponent, Bagnis

Bagnis faces Alcaraz on Friday at the Miami Open
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Iga Swiatek
March 22, 2023

Defending champion Swiatek out of Miami with rib injury: “I can’t compete”

The world No 1 will be away from action for the next three...
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Carlos Alcaraz
March 14, 2023

‘A lot has happened’: 100 wins and counting for Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has reached a century of wins on the ATP tour quicker...
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Iga Swiatek
March 14, 2023

“It was a long time ago”: No history as Swiatek and Raducanu prepare for Indian Wells showdown

They're near-contemporaries, but have only one match against each other in their senior...
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Lesia Tsurenko
March 14, 2023

Tsurenko had ‘panic attack’ after conversation about Ukraine war with WTA boss Simon

Lesia Tsurenko has explained why she was forced to withdraw from her match...
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Matteo Berrettini
March 13, 2023

Berrettini, Monfils, Schwartzman…a stacked Challenger in Phoenix

Matteo Berrettini and Diego Schwartzman lead the field in Arizona
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Andy Murray
March 10, 2023

‘Injuries can be psychological’: Andy Murray on Thiem’s struggles plus Wawrinka support

Andy Murray has had some positive things to say about three men all...
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Aryna Sabalenka
March 10, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka on Grand Slam glory: ‘I want to feel that again!’

Aryna Sabalenka is determined to win plenty more big titles - she has...
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Holger Rune
March 4, 2023

‘Indian Wells, here we come’ – Mouratoglou confirms no injury for Rune after Acapulco epic

Holger Rune's coach has confirmed he is fit and will be competing at...
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Andrey Rublev
March 4, 2023

Rublev: ‘I hope there will soon be peace in every country’

Andrey Rublev has been a consistent voice in calling for peace over the...
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Daniil Medvedev
March 4, 2023

Medvedev has subtle swipe at Tsitsipas – “Hopefully Rublev can beat him many times!”

Daniil Medvedev had a sly dig at Stefanos Tsitsipas's comments made at the...
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