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 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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Ash Barty
January 9, 2022

Barty wins first title of 2022, beats Rybakina in Adelaide – then picks up doubles trophy with Sanders

The world No 1 started her year in impressive style and picked up...
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Rafael Nadal
January 9, 2022

Nadal wins 89th career title on return to action in Melbourne

What a return to competitive action for the 20-time Grand Slam champion
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Simona Halep
January 9, 2022

Happy Halep lifts trophy in Melbourne, defeats Kudermetova in straight sets

The Romanian looked on fine form as she won her first title in...
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Amanda Anisimova
January 9, 2022

Melbourne champion Anisimova hopes Cahill will coach her through Australian Open

It's a first title in almost three years for the young American
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Ashleigh Barty, Adélaïde 2022
January 5, 2022

Barty bounces back from set down to beat Gauff in Adelaide

The world No 1 begins her 2022 season as she means to continue
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Stefanos Tsitsipas, ATP Cup 2022
January 5, 2022

First victory for Tsitsipas in 2022 – courtesy of Basilashvili retirement

A win's a win, but the world No 3 did not spend too...
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Aryna Sabalenka, Adélaïde 2022
January 5, 2022

Sabalenka serves 18 double faults in shock defeat to Juvan

A less than impressive start to the year for the world No 2
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Emma Raducanu
January 1, 2022

Raducanu awarded MBE in British New Year Honours List; pulls out of Australian Open tune-up event

The 19-year-old US Open champion has been recognised for her achievements this year
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Atp Cup 2021, Russia -
December 31, 2021

Tickets, vaccination, Australia: 10 questions about the ATP Cup 2022

After a behind-closed-doors edition in 2021, the 2022 ATP Cup is back with...
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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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Carrie Dunn
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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