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

Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2022
June 5, 2022

Nadal: “I can’t continue as I am – I played with my foot under anesthesia”

The new Roland-Garros champion made a shock revelation after his record-breaking win over...
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Rafael Nadal
June 5, 2022

Nadal reigns supreme at Roland-Garros again after Ruud awakening

In the end, it was inevitable - a record-breaking win for Rafael Nadal...
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Rafael Nadal
June 5, 2022

Nadal wins 22nd Grand Slam title with straight-sets demolition of Ruud

Rafael Nadal won a 14th Roland-Garros title on Sunday, beating Casper Ruud 6-3,...
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Rafael Nadal on France Televisions, Roland-Garros 2022
June 5, 2022

Nadal gives more details on French TV : it’s possible he won’t be at Roland-Garros again, but he’ll do his best to come back

There will be no out-of-the-ordinary public statement from the 36-year-old...at least, not today
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Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal, 2020
June 5, 2022

Nadal’s coach Moya: “His greatest achievement, if Rafa wins today”

Rafael Nadal's coach has been assessing his career achievements so far
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Alexander Zverev
June 5, 2022

‘Several torn ligaments’ – Zverev reveals initial diagnosis

A ligament injury may jeopardise Zverev's plans for the summer
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Iga Swiatek
June 4, 2022

The Swiatek streak continues! Iga wins a second Roland-Garros title

Iga Swiatek is the 2022 women's Roland-Garros champion
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Barry White and Kader Nouni
June 4, 2022

‘Some people were afraid of me because of my voice!’ Umpire Kader ‘Barry White’ Nouni on being the most distinctive official in tennis

The umpire has spoken to French media about having the most famous voice...
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June 4, 2022

VIDEO: How Alexander Zverev suffered a terrible ankle injury

Alexander Zverev rolled his ankle in his semi-final at Roland-Garros against Rafael Nadal,...
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Casper Ruud
June 4, 2022

‘Playing Rafa at Roland-Garros is the biggest challenge in tennis’ – Ruud ready to play his idol

There can't be anything more exciting and overwhelming than playing a first Grand...
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Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2022
June 4, 2022

‘It’s very serious’ – Zverev reveals more about ankle injury

After horrible scenes on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday, Alexander Zverev did not have...
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Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek
June 3, 2022

2018, 2020, 2022: The Roland-Garros odyssey between Swiatek and Gauff continues – this time in the final

They know each other from juniors, they know each other from the tour...
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Swiatek, BJK, Mauresmo
June 3, 2022

Mauresmo apologetic after women’s night sessions controversy

The Roland-Garros tournament director has issued an apology for her initial comments, which...
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Iga Swiatek, 2022
June 2, 2022

Current stats that show Swiatek is up there with some of the greats

The statistics suggest that Iga Swiatek's winning run in 2022 is right up...
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Video, Rafael Nadal Roland-Garros 2022
June 2, 2022

VIDEO: Nadal and Zverev knew they had to bring their best to reach Roland-Garros semi

Nadal and Zverev know they will have to be equally good as they...
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Marin Cilic
June 2, 2022

‘Extremely proud’ Cilic joins exalted company with Slam semi-final spot – and is all set for more press interviews

The 33-year-old joked that he doesn't mind going under the radar if it...
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Novak Djokovic
June 1, 2022

‘We need to find a balance’: Nadal and Djokovic still not happy, Mauresmo suggests tweaks to Roland-Garros night sessions

The Roland-Garros night sessions have proved very controversial again this year
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Coco Gauff
May 31, 2022

‘When she’s on the court, I see her as Coco Gauff, tennis professional’

In our series 'Raising A Champion', Corey and Candi Gauff talked about what...
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Nadal, Djokovic, Grand Slam
May 31, 2022

Another record for Nadal and Djokovic – the new most decorated match in history

The number bods have done the calculations - what a prospect is in...
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Qinwen Zheng
May 31, 2022

‘It’s just girls’ things’ – Zheng reveals reason for on-court pain

The Chinese teenager was honest about the physical problems she encountered in her...
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Coco Gauff
May 29, 2022

“I don’t regret smashing my racquet” – Coco Gauff on the trials of being a role model

The young American knows that people are always watching her - but thinks...
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