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
September 12, 2022
Ruud on Alcaraz: ‘It’s hard to believe he’s still only a teenager’
He might have been disappointed, but he had nice words to say about...
Carrie Dunn
September 11, 2022
Saving the best till last – Swiatek beats Jabeur to win US Open title
Iga Swiatek won the trophy on Saturday against Ons Jabeur - her third...
Carrie Dunn
September 7, 2022
Tiafoe first American man into US Open semi-finals in 16 years, beats Rublev
Frances Tiafoe beat Andrey Rublev 7-6 (3), 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday and will...
Carrie Dunn
September 7, 2022
Sabalenka advances to last four of US Open, dismisses Pliskova in straight sets
Aryna Sabalenka beat Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday and will play...
Carrie Dunn
September 5, 2022
Djokovic out of Serbia’s Davis Cup team due to ‘personal reasons’
You'll have to wait a bit longer to see Novak Djokovic back on...
Carrie Dunn
September 3, 2022
Not since Sampras – Alcaraz dishes out straight-sets demolition of Brooksby to make last 16
Carlos Alcaraz won against Jenson Brooksby 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday and will...
Carrie Dunn
September 2, 2022
Berrettini gets past battling Murray, reaches his fourth consecutive US Open last 16
Matteo Berrettini won against Andy Murray 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (1), 6-3 on Friday...
Carrie Dunn
September 1, 2022
‘I can’t expect to play in the final every Grand Slam – but I want to’ – Nick Kyrgios on his revised expectations
The Australian has some big targets - but is trying to be as...
Carrie Dunn
September 1, 2022
‘Rafa is a big figure here’ – Defending champion Medvedev tips Nadal for deep US Open run
Don't call him the favourite - the world No 1 thinks someone else...
Carrie Dunn
August 31, 2022
Murray advances to US Open third round for first time since 2016, Berrettini next !
Andy Murray won against Emilio Nava 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 on Wednesday. He'll...
Carrie Dunn
August 31, 2022
Sakkari latest seed to fall at US Open as Wang reaches third round
Xiyu Wang edged out Maria Sakkari 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 on Wednesday. She'll play...
Carrie Dunn
August 29, 2022
Ukrainian qualifer Snigur stuns seventh seed Halep, into second round
Daria Snigur edged out Simona Halep 6-2, 0-6, 6-4 on Monday. She'll face...
Carrie Dunn
August 29, 2022
‘Good sportsmanship, Cerundolo!’ Double-bounce drama gives Murray the point
Day one of the US Open and there's already plenty of intrigue
Carrie Dunn
August 29, 2022
“Serena is the most competitive person I’ve ever known” – Bartoli
Marion Bartoli has paid tribute to one of her old opponent's greatest qualities
Carrie Dunn
August 17, 2022
‘I don’t know if I’d announce my retirement’ – Murray thinking ahead after Norrie defeat
The former world No 1 was sent packing from Cincinnati courtesy of a...
Carrie Dunn
August 15, 2022
‘Loser!’ Medvedev stung by fan volley after Kyrgios defeat
Footage has emerged of the world No 1 taking some unkind stick from...
Carrie Dunn
July 24, 2022
First title in five years for Begu in Palermo
The fairytale ended for the young Italian, overcome by the guile and experience...
Carrie Dunn
July 24, 2022
First tour title for Musetti in Hamburg after Alcaraz epic
It was an enthralling three-set battle in the final of the Hamburg Open...
Carrie Dunn
July 24, 2022
Rampant Ruud wins second Gstaad title in a row, comes back against Berrettini
It was a second Gstaad title in a row for the Norwegian
Carrie Dunn
July 22, 2022
Ready or not? Grand Slams and intense pressure in the second chapter of Carlos Alcaraz’s career
Still a teenager, Carlos Alcaraz fancies his chances to win a Grand Slam...
Carrie Dunn
July 20, 2022
Medvedev leads the way, Swiatek’s Ukraine exhibition: What you shouldn’t miss while you’re waiting for the National Bank Open in August
Before the big events in Canada and Cincinnati this summer, there will be...
Carrie Dunn