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
April 10, 2022
Exclusive – Simona Halep: ‘I’m looking to get back to the top – that’s why I’m working with Patrick’
The former Roland-Garros and Wimbledon champion has more trophies in her sights -...
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April 9, 2022
Champion in Sanremo, contender for main draw spot in Monte-Carlo: Holger Rune’s epic Saturday
Two countries, two tournaments, two wins for the Dane on this super Saturday
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April 8, 2022
VIDEO – Exclusive: Patrick Mouratoglou on Simona Halep: “She is a champion”
The most exciting news on the WTA Tour broke this week as Simona...
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April 8, 2022
Djokovic and Alcaraz set for Monte-Carlo quarter-final clash
The world No 1 may come up against the hottest property in men's...
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March 26, 2022
‘I haven’t been doing the right things on the practice court’ – Andy Murray hopes for Lendl guidance after surprise reunion
The three-time Grand Slam champion was in reflective mood after losing to Daniil...
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March 20, 2022
Swiatek beats Sakkari to become Indian Wells champion and new world No 2
The Pole picked up a title and a new career-high ranking as she...
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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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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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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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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...
Carrie Dunn
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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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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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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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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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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
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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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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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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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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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