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

Italy reach the final of the United Cup
January 7, 2023

‘We are a strong group’: Italy set United Cup final against USA

Lucia Bronzetti beat Valentini Grammatikopoulou on Saturday to send Italy to the United...
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Jérémy Baudu
Stefanos Tsitsipas
January 7, 2023

Tsitsipas upsets Italy’s Berrettini to put Greece right back in it in fight for United Cup final

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Matteo Berrettini on Saturday. Greece now trail Italy 2-1 in...
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Jérémy Baudu
Venus Williams
January 7, 2023

Wild card Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open

Another injury has forced another big name out of the first Grand Slam...
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Taylor Fritz and Jessie Pegula at the United Cup
January 7, 2023

Fritz and Keys get the job done, USA through to United Cup final

The United States are in the final of the United Cup after their...
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Jérémy Baudu
Stefanos Tsitsipas, 2022
January 2, 2023

Tsitsipas on prime early-season form: ‘You cannot allow yourself to feel like God’

An ebullient Tsitsipas had a delightful turn of phrase after his comprehensive win...
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Alexei Popyrin, Nottingham, 2022
January 2, 2023

Popyrin: ‘Beating Felix Auger-Aliassime is the best win of my career’

The young Australian has started 2023 in a very big way
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Stan Wawrinka, Basel, 2022
December 30, 2022

‘I’m not like Roger or Rafa – but I can still beat almost anyone’ – Wawrinka

The Swiss has spoken about why he still plays tennis, and what he...
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Carrie Dunn
December 30, 2022

A Big Fat Greek Party! Sakkari and Tsitsipas call for more support at United Cup

The Greek duo have a very firm idea of what the stands should...
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Ash Barty
December 29, 2022

No comeback for Barty, enjoying ‘comfortable’ retirement

You might see her in Melbourne, but she won't be defending her title
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Novak Djokovic
December 29, 2022

Djokovic’s self-belief is high ahead of Adelaide

Novak Djokovic is back in Australia and talked about what he expects from...
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Carrie Dunn
Nick Kyrgios and Lleyton Hewitt
December 29, 2022

‘I got no response’ – Captain Lleyton Hewitt on latest Kyrgios chaos

When Nick Kyrgios is involved, things are never straightforward, it seems, and that...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
December 29, 2022

‘A lot of drama’: United Cup sees the return of the famous Tsitsipas bathroom break

There was a display of sheer grit from the Greek as he begins...
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Iga Swiatek at the 2022 US Open
December 28, 2022

Swiatek’s tribute to predecessor Barty: ‘Ash inspired me to work harder’

In a press conference in Brisbane on the eve of the start of...
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Rafael Nadal
December 28, 2022

Why United Cup is key for Nadal ahead of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal is part of the Spanish team that will compete in the...
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Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in 2016
December 28, 2022

Andy Murray meets freed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Watching you win Wimbledon brought me close to home’

The three-time Grand Slam champion was audibly emotional as he talked to the...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Billie Jean King Cup 2021
December 23, 2022

‘I’m ready to play ITF events if need be!’ – Pavlyuchenkova on returning from six months out

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has a tough task facing her in 2023 but she's ready...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
December 22, 2022

Auger-Aliassime stars for Kites in win over Hawks at World Tennis League

The Canadian put the Kites top of the standings
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Mutua Madrid Open 2021
December 22, 2022

‘I still want to win Grand Slams’ – Pavlyuchenkova on what motivates her at the age of 31

She still believes she can win the majors - and will be pursuing...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Major Talk #14
December 22, 2022

Major Talk #14 – Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: “I feel like I’m 19 still!”

In the latest episode of Major Talk, hosted by Alizé Lim, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova...
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Carrie Dunn
Djokovic and Kyrgios, Wimbledon 2022
December 22, 2022

Djokovic has to play all the big tournaments, no matter what, says Kyrgios

The Australian is looking forward to seeing him in Melbourne - and everywhere...
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Rafael Nadal
December 22, 2022

“I’d like to play Davis Cup one last time,” says Rafael Nadal

The 22-time Grand Slam champion is not planning on retiring quite yet
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