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

Ash Barty
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...
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Ash Barty
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...
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Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis AO 2022
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
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Ash Barty
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...
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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...
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Matteo Berrettini
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...
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Matteo Berrettini
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...
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Barty - Pegula - Open Australie
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...
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Rafael Nadal
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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Denis Shapovalov
January 25, 2022

Shapovalov rages against umpires and Big Three after Nadal defeat: ‘There’s got to be some boundaries’

The young Canadian was angry and frustrated after his five-set defeat to the...
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Ash Barty against Anisimova
January 25, 2022

Brilliant Barty pummels Pegula to move into Australian Open semi-finals

Another straight-sets win for the world No 1 as she reaches the final...
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Marin Cilic
January 22, 2022

‘Satisfaction is on a different path’ – Don’t call Marin Cilic a veteran

He might be nine years older than his vanquished opponent, but the Croatian...
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Iga Swiatek
January 22, 2022

‘There’s no secret’: six in a row for Swiatek

The former French Open champion is proving her consistency - and her mettle...
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Daniil Medvedev in action during his first round match
January 22, 2022

Medvedev v Cressy, Nadal v Mannarino: Full Australian Open fourth round men’s singles

Second seed Daniil Medvedev faces an American serve-and-volleyer while a former world No...
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Ash Barty AO 2022
January 22, 2022

Barty v Anisimova, Krejcikova v Azarenka: Full Australian Open fourth round women’s singles

The world No 1 takes on a Frenchwoman into the Melbourne fourth round...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
January 22, 2022

Tsitsipas through but title credentials still in question, Medvedev oozing confidence

The second seed and the fourth seed both reached the second week of...
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Emma Raducanu, Australian Open 2022
January 20, 2022

‘My team didn’t even want me to go out there’ – Raducanu’s head high in defeat despite missing out on plum Halep clash

The British star will have to wait for the opportunity to face Halep...
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Daniil Medvedev
January 20, 2022

Why ‘Siu!’ is the thing to do – Medvedev riled by rowdy crowd as he rolls to third round with Kyrgios win

The world No 2 was angry with the crowd but pleased with his...
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Craig Tiley, Open d'Australie 2021
January 20, 2022

I won’t resign, says Australian Open tournament director Tiley

Tiley says he won't be resigning either as CEO of Tennis Australia or...
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Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils
January 19, 2022

‘We are very lucky’ – Svitolina and Monfils, tennis’s love story

Tennis's most famous couple have been talking about their relationship in recent weeks
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Emma Raducanu
January 18, 2022

Raducanu wins her first-ever three-setter at a Grand Slam, beats Stephens

Two Grand Slam champions clashed in the first round of the Australian Open
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