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
November 4, 2022
‘Beating the world No 1 feels great’ – What Alcaraz win means to ‘much calmer’ Rune
The young Dane is enjoying a fine streak of form alongside new coach...
Carrie Dunn
October 31, 2022
‘Everything came so fast’ – Alcaraz on his surprise rise to top of the world
The world No 1 knows his rise to the top was unexpectedly rapid,...
Carrie Dunn
October 31, 2022
Knee issue ‘not too serious’ for Alcaraz
The world No 1 has spoken about his physical troubles ahead of the...
Carrie Dunn
October 30, 2022
‘The players complained – so they’ve speeded the courts up!’ Djokovic on changing Paris-Bercy conditions
The Serbian had some thoughts on the constant battle to keep players, fans...
Carrie Dunn
October 30, 2022
Back to business: Medvedev dedicates Vienna trophy to his wife after comeback win over Shapovalov
Daniil Medvedev won the tournament on Sunday against Denis Shapovalov
Carrie Dunn
October 6, 2022
‘I despise some things about tennis’ – Reilly Opelka hits out at Wimbledon and tradition
The American has made some of his views on the way tennis operates...
Carrie Dunn
October 6, 2022
Swiatek is right, WTA schedule is a ‘challenge’ – ITF respond to world No 1
The world No 1 isn't able to represent Poland in this year's finals...
Carrie Dunn
October 6, 2022
Tiley hints at good news for Djokovic, ‘all the top players’ set for Australian Open
After this year's chaos, one big name could finally return to Melbourne
Carrie Dunn
October 1, 2022
“You need to switch it off!” Parma final interrupted by Sherif phone call
This does not happen often, thankfully - a phone ringing mid-match, and it...
Carrie Dunn
September 19, 2022
‘Being world No 1 is pretty simple’ – No pressure for Alcaraz
Think it's tough at the top? The new world No 1 disagrees
Carrie Dunn
September 19, 2022
‘Nice kid’ Sinner will be next to win a Grand Slam, predicts Bartoli
The next generation are taking over - and Marion Bartoli is tipping another...
Carrie Dunn
September 19, 2022
‘Serena’s best is better than Swiatek’s best’ – Bartoli
We'll never see Serena's like again, says Marion Bartoli
Carrie Dunn
September 19, 2022
Alcaraz won’t win 20 Slams – but nor will anyone else, says Bartoli
In the new episode of Match Points, Marion Bartoli says that the records...
Carrie Dunn
September 18, 2022
Alcaraz fires Spain into Davis Cup finals, join Croatia
What a month for the young Spaniard so far
Carrie Dunn
September 18, 2022
Federer retirement, Nadal, Djokovic: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2022 Laver Cup (but never had time to find out)
Roger Federer has announced he will be ending his tennis career after the...
Carrie Dunn
September 16, 2022
Great Britain miss out on Davis Cup Finals after Murray and Salisbury doubles Dutch defeat
Great Britain will miss out on Malaga
Carrie Dunn
September 16, 2022
New world No 1 Alcaraz brought back to earth by Auger-Aliassime in Davis Cup
The new world No 1 didn't have a very happy return to action...
Carrie Dunn
September 16, 2022
Serena to Federer: “Welcome to the retirement club”
She might have cast doubt on her decision in recent days, but this...
Carrie Dunn
September 14, 2022
‘The perfect place to say goodbye’ – Mouratoglou on Serena’s US Open heroics
Serena's long-time coach has had his say on his highlights of the US...
Carrie Dunn
September 12, 2022
Zverev out of Davis Cup, ‘in pain’ with bone oedema
There's another setback as the 25-year-old attempts to return to full fitness
Carrie Dunn
September 12, 2022
Nadal congratulates Alcaraz: “There’ll be many more!”
The legend congratulates the rising star after his maiden Grand Slam title
Carrie Dunn