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

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, Madrid 2024
August 18, 2024

Swiatek v Sabalenka: Match-up, stats, track record, everything you need to know – updated after Cincinnati semis

Everything you need to know about the rivalry between Iga Swiatek and Aryna...
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Denis Shapovalov
August 6, 2024

“Shocked and disappointed” – Shapovalov on controversial Washington disqualification

The Canadian spoke out following his disqualification on match point at the weekend
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Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner
August 6, 2024

“The last thing he needed to accomplish” – Sinner on Djokovic’s golden glory

He may have missed out on the Olympic Games but the world No...
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Zheng Qinwen
August 3, 2024

Zheng Qinwen seals historic gold medal for China

Zheng's gold medal is China's first-ever in the Olympic Games tennis competitions
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Ebden and Peers
August 3, 2024

Australians Ebden and Peers win gold in thrilling men’s doubles

The Australians are on top of the podium after winning the men's doubles
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Lorenzo Musetti
August 1, 2024

Musetti knocks out defending Olympic champion Zverev

Lorenzo Musetti's quest for Olympic gold continues in Paris
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Zheng Qinwen
August 1, 2024

Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach Olympic final

Iga Swiatek was beaten on her beloved Paris clay in the semi-finals of...
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Angelique Kerber
July 30, 2024

Kerber’s swansong continues, defeats Fernandez

The German is competing in her last tournament before retirement
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Taylor Fritz
July 30, 2024

Fritz edges Draper in Olympics second round

The American made it through to the next round in hot conditions
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Ben Shelton
July 30, 2024

“Anything can happen!” Shelton and more react to microphones on court in Washington

There will be an innovation in the Washington men's doubles this week
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Novak Djokovic Olympics
July 29, 2024

No Paris fairytale for Nadal as Djokovic cruises through

In their 60th meeting, Djokovic came out on top, despite a strong fightback...
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Iga Swiatek
July 29, 2024

Swiatek demolishes Parry in Olympics second round

The world No 1 handed out a 6-1, 6-1 beating to the Frenchwoman
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Iga Swiatek
July 25, 2024

Swiatek opens Olympic campaign against Begu, Rybakina out

Iga Swiatek looks to continue her love affair with the clay of Roland-Garros
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Jannik Sinner
July 24, 2024

Sinner out of Olympic Games with tonsillitis

World number one and top seed, the Italian will not be playing in...
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Carlos Alcaraz after winning Wimbledon in 2023 (Action Plus/Panoramic)
July 16, 2024

All-white, People’s Sunday, Djokovic, wildcards: Everything you always wanted to know about Wimbledon 2024 (but never had time to find out) – updated after Men’s singles final

Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tournament in the tennis calendar. Here...
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Barbora Krejcikova
July 13, 2024

“The best day of my life” – Krejcikova defeats Paolini to win Wimbledon

Barbora Krejcikova won her second Grand Slam title in a fine final against...
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Novak Djokovic
July 13, 2024

History on the line for Djokovic in Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic is ready to handle the weight of expectation when he steps...
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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios
July 13, 2024

Djokovic: “We need Kyrgios on the tour”

Novak Djokovic gave an insight into Nick Kyrgios's progress after injury
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Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev
July 12, 2024

Alcaraz v Medvedev: Head to head, stats, all you need to know about their rivalry – updated after Wimbledon 2024 semi-final

Everything you need to know about the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil...
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Elena Rybakina
July 10, 2024

Rybakina brushes aside Svitolina, into Wimbledon semi-final

Elena Rybakina underlined her credentials as title favourite with this dominant win
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July 10, 2024

Krejcikova into maiden Wimbledon semi-final, beats Ostapenko

Barbora Krejcikova is into the last four of Wimbledon thanks to a straight-sets...
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