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

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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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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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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