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

Tennis courts, Berlin, 2020
December 30, 2021

How tennis began to boom because of – or thanks to – Covid-19

The pandemic has been a tough time for everyone - but it has...
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December 30, 2021

Pavlyuchenkova latest to test positive for Covid-19 on arrival in Australia

The Russian arrived in Australia on Tuesday and tested positive for Covid-19
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December 30, 2021

‘Let’s see what tennis is like without the Big Three’ – Tsitsipas ready for ATP Cup despite Djokovic absence

The leading Greek singles player at the ATP Cup isn't going to miss...
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Novak Djokovic Rolex Paris Masters 2021
December 30, 2021

‘He was hoping he would be here’ – Lajovic unsure on Djokovic’s Australian Open participation after ATP Cup withdrawal

Lajovic will play as Serbia's No 1 at the ATP Cup in Djokovic's...
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Benoit Paire, Rolex Paris Masters 2021 - © Aurelien Morissard / Panoramic
December 29, 2021

Positive for Covid-19 again – Benoit Paire airs his frustration on social media

The Frenchman is set for another stint in self-isolation after returning yet another...
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Novak Djokovic, ATP Finals 2021
December 29, 2021

The eight key facts we learnt from Djokovic’s latest L’Equipe interview

In a wide-ranging interview, the world No 1 gave a glimpse into his...
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Novak Djokovic
December 29, 2021

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup, doubts persist over his Australian Open participation

In a surprising move, the world No 1 won't be at the year's...
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Samantha Stosur of Australia
December 22, 2021

Stosur leads women’s main draw wildcards for 2022 Australian Open

The first four wildcards for the first Grand Slam of 2022 have been...
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Novak Djokovic Melbourne
December 22, 2021

Medical exemptions possible for unvaccinated players and staff at 2022 Australian Open

The government and the tournament administration have confirmed that there will be medical...
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Rafael Nadal
December 21, 2021

‘I’ll analyse my options’: Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 – Update: his coach Moya too

The 20-time Grand Slam champion broke the news on his social media feeds
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Brenda Fruhvirtova - UTS 2 (1)
December 21, 2021

Fruhvirtova wins her first match on WTA Tour – aged 14

The teenager is taking her first steps on the senior circuit and was...
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Karolina Muchova
December 21, 2021

Former semi-finalist Muchova latest withdrawal from 2022 Australian Open

With the Czech's withdrawal, only one of 2021's women's semi-finalists will be in...
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Peng Shuai with Peng Shuai est apparue deux fois sur Internet dimanche, notamment dans une vidéo d’un média de Singapour où elle déclare qu’il ne faut pas s’attendre à la voir à l’étranger dans les semaines à venir.
December 20, 2021

‘Unsettling’: Fears continue for Peng Shuai after latest video

After being photographed and filmed with Chinese basketball star Yao Ming, Peng Shuai...
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Murray and Rublev
December 18, 2021

Andrey Rublev edges Murray to win Abu Dhabi exhibition

Rublev won the exhibition tournament with a straight-sets triumph
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Rafael Nadal
December 18, 2021

Returning Nadal non-committal about Australian Open after defeat to Shapovalov in Abu Dhabi

The former world No 1 has not yet confirmed his plans for the...
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Andrea Gaudenzi, 2021
December 18, 2021

Players hit back after ATP chief’s comments on Challenger circuit

The ATP chairman has triggered an emotive debate with his comments about the...
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December 17, 2021

Andy Murray spoils Rafael Nadal’s return in Mubadala ‘battle of the old guys’

It was a win for the British former world No 1 against the...
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Delgado and Murray
December 11, 2021

Coach Delgado splits with Andy Murray, linked to Shapovalov

The former world No 1 is switching up his coaching arrangements ahead of...
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Guy Forget, 2021
December 7, 2021

Forget resigns as director of Roland-Garros and Rolex Paris Masters

He handed in his resignation on Tuesday morning, according to sources
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Medvedev ATP Cup
December 7, 2021

Djokovic and Medvedev set to star in 2022 ATP Cup

The two top-ranked players in the world are expected to be in Australia...
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Emma Raducanu
December 6, 2021

Emma Raducanu crowned Action Woman of the Year

Yet another award for the teenager who took New York by storm at...
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