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
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
January 29, 2022
‘I don’t know how she does it’ – Ash Barty’s coach Craig Tyzzer on the weight of expectation, career Grand Slam prospects
Ash Barty's coach was delighted as he spoke to the world's media on...
Carrie Dunn
January 29, 2022
‘Be patient, have fun, trust your gut’ – Ash Barty’s advice to aspiring Grand Slam champion
She may not be keen on childhood photos but she's good with philosophical...
Carrie Dunn
January 29, 2022
Special win for the Special Ks – Kyrgios and Kokkinakis win Australian Open men’s doubles
In an all-Australian final, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis triumphed
Carrie Dunn
January 29, 2022
Australian dreams come true as Barty breaks records to lift trophy
It was a memorable night in Melbourne as the world No 1 made...
Carrie Dunn
January 29, 2022
Alert: Ash Barty wins Australian Open
The world No 1 wins her home Grand Slam 6-3, 7-6(2) against Danielle...
Carrie Dunn
January 25, 2022
‘Playing Nadal at the Australian Open is something I dreamt about when I was a kid’ – Berrettini
Steady as he goes - the Italian is breaking records but not getting...
Carrie Dunn
January 25, 2022
Berrettini breaks new ground to beat Monfils and reach Australian Open semi-finals
It was one step too far for fan favourite Gael Monfils as the...
Carrie Dunn
January 25, 2022
‘A slice backhand like Federer’s’ – Barty leaving opponents helpless at the Australian Open
The world No 1 says she likes to slice - but don't liken...
Carrie Dunn
January 25, 2022
I don’t mind if Djokovic or Federer win more Slams than me, says Nadal
The philosopher of the Big Three gave his perspective on the race for...
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