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
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...
Carrie Dunn
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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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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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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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