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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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