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

Taylor Fritz
July 30, 2024

Fritz edges Draper in Olympics second round

The American made it through to the next round in hot conditions
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Ben Shelton
July 30, 2024

“Anything can happen!” Shelton and more react to microphones on court in Washington

There will be an innovation in the Washington men's doubles this week
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Novak Djokovic Olympics
July 29, 2024

No Paris fairytale for Nadal as Djokovic cruises through

In their 60th meeting, Djokovic came out on top, despite a strong fightback...
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Iga Swiatek
July 29, 2024

Swiatek demolishes Parry in Olympics second round

The world No 1 handed out a 6-1, 6-1 beating to the Frenchwoman
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Iga Swiatek
July 25, 2024

Swiatek opens Olympic campaign against Begu, Rybakina out

Iga Swiatek looks to continue her love affair with the clay of Roland-Garros
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Jannik Sinner
July 24, 2024

Sinner out of Olympic Games with tonsillitis

World number one and top seed, the Italian will not be playing in...
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Carlos Alcaraz after winning Wimbledon in 2023 (Action Plus/Panoramic)
July 16, 2024

All-white, People’s Sunday, Djokovic, wildcards: Everything you always wanted to know about Wimbledon 2024 (but never had time to find out) – updated after Men’s singles final

Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tournament in the tennis calendar. Here...
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Barbora Krejcikova
July 13, 2024

“The best day of my life” – Krejcikova defeats Paolini to win Wimbledon

Barbora Krejcikova won her second Grand Slam title in a fine final against...
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Novak Djokovic
July 13, 2024

History on the line for Djokovic in Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic is ready to handle the weight of expectation when he steps...
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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios
July 13, 2024

Djokovic: “We need Kyrgios on the tour”

Novak Djokovic gave an insight into Nick Kyrgios's progress after injury
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Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev
July 12, 2024

Alcaraz v Medvedev: Head to head, stats, all you need to know about their rivalry – updated after Wimbledon 2024 semi-final

Everything you need to know about the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil...
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Elena Rybakina
July 10, 2024

Rybakina brushes aside Svitolina, into Wimbledon semi-final

Elena Rybakina underlined her credentials as title favourite with this dominant win
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July 10, 2024

Krejcikova into maiden Wimbledon semi-final, beats Ostapenko

Barbora Krejcikova is into the last four of Wimbledon thanks to a straight-sets...
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Carlos Alcaraz
July 10, 2024

Alcaraz: “It’s difficult to play my best tennis every match”

Nobody can play their best tennis in every match, says the defending Wimbledon...
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Alex de Minaur
July 10, 2024

“Devastated” De Minaur pulls out of Wimbledon due to hip injury

The Australian had been due to play Novak Djokovic but is now set...
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Donna Vekic
July 9, 2024

Vekic mounts comeback to reach maiden Grand Slam semi-final

The dream run of Lulu Sun ended, but the dream run of Donna...
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Alexander Zverev
July 9, 2024

Djokovic: “Zverev deserves to win a Grand Slam”

Novak Djokovic spoke about the difficulty of winning a Grand Slam - adding...
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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2024
July 5, 2024

Sasa Ozmo on Djokovic’s Fearnley challenge: “I didn’t think Novak would have such a huge test”

Serbian tennis expert Sasa Ozmo analysed what Novak Djokovic learnt from his match...
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Andy Murray at Wimbledon in 2024
July 5, 2024

“I won’t be back in singles” – Andy Murray dismisses Djokovic’s challenge

Andy Murray says despite Novak Djokovic's suggestion, he won't play singles at Wimbledon...
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Coco Gauff
July 4, 2024

Coco Gauff: I’m excited to get back on clay at the Olympic Games

Coco Gauff is not thinking about her campaign in Flushing Meadows as a...
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Alejandro Tabilo
July 1, 2024

Chile, Canada, Djokovic: Everything you always wanted to know about Alejandro Tabilo (but never had time to find out) – updated with Mallorca Open title

Alejandro Tabilo is enjoying a breakout year in 2024. Here are the answers...
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