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
June 4, 2022
The Swiatek streak continues! Iga wins a second Roland-Garros title
Iga Swiatek is the 2022 women's Roland-Garros champion
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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,...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
May 29, 2022
“Don’t call me Clay-lah…yet!” Fernandez not dreaming of Roland-Garros glory
The US Open finalist is into the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros - but she's...
Carrie Dunn
May 28, 2022
‘Being booed hurt more than the injury itself’ – Cornet blasts Roland-Garros crowd
The woman who was the Chatrier crowd's hero on Thursday turned villain on...
Carrie Dunn
May 27, 2022
‘I don’t like night sessions on clay’ – Nadal makes feelings known about Roland-Garros schedule
The king of clay isn't keen on playing in Paris at night -...
Carrie Dunn
May 27, 2022
‘I don’t need Toni to tell me how Rafa plays!’ Auger-Aliassime all set for clash of the Nadals
The big question is where will Uncle Toni sit on Sunday to watch...
Carrie Dunn
May 24, 2022
‘Wimbledon made a mistake – there has to be consequences’ – Djokovic hits out
One of the players who will take the biggest hit from the ongoing...
Carrie Dunn
April 30, 2022
Halep brushes aside Badosa in Madrid
It was an impressive performance from the two-time Madrid champion to dismiss the...
Carrie Dunn