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

Alexander Zverev
March 8, 2022

‘How does Zverev keep getting away with it?’ Tennis shocked by ATP’s lenient punishment

The tennis world seems to be almost universally shocked by the leniency of...
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Leylah Fernandez
March 7, 2022

Defending champion Fernandez retains title in Monterrey after epic battle with Osorio

The young Canadian clung on to her crown in an amazing duel with...
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Maria Camila Osorio Serrano
March 6, 2022

WTA Rankings – Osorio at career high, Yastremska knocking on door of Top 100

The finalists at this week's WTA tournaments have been rewarded with ranking rises
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Dayana Yastremska
March 6, 2022

Tearful Yastremska loses in Lyon but wins hearts and respect

The Ukrainian could not finish her week with a win in her first...
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Thanasi Kokkinakis after winning during the Davis Cup qualification round
March 6, 2022

Things you may not have noticed from this weekend’s Davis Cup action

If you didn't keep up with all the Davis Cup action across timezones,...
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Serena Williams
March 5, 2022

‘I’m not giving up’ – Serena still chasing magic number 24

Never say never if you're Serena Williams - who's insistent that she is...
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Elina Svitolina
March 5, 2022

On a mission for Ukraine, Svitolina’s run ends in Monterrey

Ukraine's standard-bearer ends her run in Monterrey
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Roger Federer
March 5, 2022

I won’t be at Wimbledon this year, says Roger Federer

The Swiss might still have hopes of chasing a 21st Grand Slam title...
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Dayana and Ivana Yastremska
March 1, 2022

Tennis governing bodies announce sanctions against Russia and Belarus

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, tennis's authorities have united to issue a...
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Iga Swiatek
February 26, 2022

Superb Swiatek supreme in Doha, beats Kontaveit in straight sets

The young Pole won her second-ever WTA 1000 title in genuine style
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Iga Swiatek in Doha
February 25, 2022

Swiatek snaps losing streak versus Sakkari, reaches Doha final

The former Roland-Garros champion was in irresistible form against a player who has...
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Anett Kontaveit
February 25, 2022

Kontaveit into Doha final with comfortable win over fiery Ostapenko

The Estonian recorded another straight-sets semi-final win over Jelena Ostapenko, this time in...
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Marion Bartoli and Jelena Ostapenko
February 19, 2022

‘Everyone is afraid to play her’ – Why coach Bartoli says Ostapenko is one to watch this year

It's been a while coming, but the hard work is paying off for...
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Roberto Bautista Agut
February 19, 2022

Bautista Agut turns tables on Basilashvili, lifts Doha trophy

It was a second Doha crown for the Spaniard, reversing the result from...
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Ostapenko
February 19, 2022

Ostapenko on the rise, beats Kudermetova for Dubai crown

The former Roland-Garros champion has shown impressive consistency in recent months and may...
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Novak Djokovic in Dubai
February 19, 2022

Djokovic set for Rublev showdown in Dubai, Medvedev poised to take No 1 spot

The world No 1 goes into Dubai knowing that he could finally lose...
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Roman Safiullin
February 18, 2022

‘The best win of my career’ – Safiullin knocks out Tsitsipas to reach Marseille semi-final

It was a fine performance from the hotly-tipped 24-year-old
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Russians win Davis Cup
February 18, 2022

New format, more teams: 10 questions about the 2022 Davis Cup

Here are some questions you might have about the famous old competition
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Jelena Ostapenko
February 18, 2022

Ostapenko adds Halep to her list of Grand Slam champions defeated, into Dubai final

It's four Grand Slam champions in a row beaten by a former French...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
February 17, 2022

Felix’s fine form continues! Auger-Aliassime into Marseille quarter-finals, joined by Tsitsipas

The Canadian is bang on form and gunning for another title, this time...
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Jelena Ostapenko
February 17, 2022

Ostapenko saves match point to beat Kvitova in Dubai epic, returns to Top 20

The former Roland-Garros champion is starting to show some of the consistency she...
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