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

Andy Murray
January 18, 2022

‘This is where I thought I’d played my last match’ – Murray wins mammoth match against Basilashvili on return to Melbourne

Life is never quiet when the three-time Grand Slam champion is around
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Naomi Osaka
January 17, 2022

‘I’m being more selfish – in a good way!’ Relaxed Osaka playing with smile at the Happy Slam

The Japanese star is chasing a defence of her title and a fifth...
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Alexander Zverev
January 17, 2022

Zverev cruises through to second round, Karatsev wins epic

In an all-German clash on Rod Laver Arena, it was the third seed...
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Paula Badosa
January 17, 2022

Badosa trounces Tomljanovic, through to Australian Open second round

The first day of play is all over in Melbourne, with two seeds...
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Coco Gauff, Open d'Australie 2022
January 17, 2022

Gauff leaves junior years behind in 2022 despite first-round defeat

The American has played her last Slam as a junior
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Thanasi Kokkinakis - Adélaïde 2022
January 15, 2022

Home sweet home for Kokkinakis, Adelaide champion

Kokkinakis became the first Australian to win a title at home since Alex...
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Aslan Karatsev, Sydney 2022
January 15, 2022

Karatsev wins third career title, beats valiant Murray in Sydney final

The Russian won his first-ever meeting with the three-time Grand Slam champion
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Paula Badosa, Sydney 2022
January 15, 2022

Three out of three for new Sydney champion Paula Badosa

It was a truly magnificent final at the Sydney Tennis Classic, with the...
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Madison Keys after winning 2022 Adelaide
January 15, 2022

Keys hauls herself out of ‘deep, dark pit of despair’, is new Adelaide champion

'Just vibes' attitude working for the former world No 7
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Portrait of Chris Evert, 2018
January 15, 2022

Chris Evert has ovarian cancer

The American legend announced the news on social media
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Andy Murray
January 14, 2022

Murray through to first final since 2019 in Sydney, will face Karatsev

The comeback continues with another three-set win against a powerful opponent
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Dan Evans
January 13, 2022

Brits cross fingers for a Murray – Evans Sydney final

It's a good start to the year for the British men as they...
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Novak Djokovic
January 13, 2022

Why Rublev would benefit if Djokovic withdraws – Australian Open rules explained

We go through the rules of the tournament to explain what will happen...
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Novak Djokovic
January 12, 2022

Investigation widens into Djokovic visa discrepancies – reports

The world No 1 may have hoped to calm speculation with his social...
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Emma Raducanu
January 11, 2022

Raducanu back to the practice court after being rolled over by Rybakina in Sydney

It was a worrying start to the year for the 19-year-old ahead of...
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Andy Murray
January 11, 2022

‘I need a bit more help!’ Andy Murray in jovial form as he beats Durasovic in Sydney

The British star was playing with a smile on his face as he...
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January 10, 2022

‘They want to lock Novak up again’ – Djokovic’s brother speaks after court ruling

The Serbian's brother has been speaking to the media
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January 10, 2022

Djokovic wins appeal against visa cancellation – but lawyers suggest deportation still possible

The first round of the court battle is over - but there may...
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Maxime Cressy and Rafael Nadal, Melbourne, 2022
January 9, 2022

Nadal’s 19th year with a title, Barty and Halep win : 10 tennis facts you might have missed during the Djoko-fiasco

Found it difficult to keep up with the actual tennis news this week?...
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Canada win ATP Cup
January 9, 2022

‘There’s Milos and Vasek missing, but here we are with this trophy’ – Auger Aliassime thrilled as Canada win ATP Cup

Canada win the 2022 ATP Cup with a triumph over Spain
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Gaël Monfils, Adélaïde 2022
January 9, 2022

‘Elina helped me regain my faith in tennis’ – Monfils pays tribute to new wife Svitolina after Adelaide glory

The top seed beat the second seed to finish the tournament in Adelaide
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