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 (Panoramic)
October 8, 2021

Indian Wells Round 1: Wildcard Murray enters Friday fray, all Thursday’s first-round results

With the seeds receiving first-round byes, the former world No 1 is the...
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Indian Wells center court
October 5, 2021

From Indian Wells cancelled to Indian Wells rebooted: The 11 unpredictable moments that shook the tennis world

From bubbles to masks and protocols, the emergence of new stars and some...
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Emma Raducanu
October 5, 2021

Raducanu set for blockbuster third-round clash with idol Halep at Indian Wells

The qualifier who won the US Open is a wildcard at Indian Wells...
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Indian Wells
October 1, 2021

Under-12s barred from 2021 Indian Wells amid new Covid rules

The BNP Paribas Open returns to the tennis calendar this month, and has...
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Bjorn Borg and Kim Clijsters
September 29, 2021

The three comeback queens (and one king) – the stars who can inspire Kim Clijsters

From Justine Henin to Martina Hingis, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion can...
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Alexander Zverev at the Laver Cup in 2021
September 25, 2021

Zverev edges Isner in tense tussle as Europe streak ahead

Team Europe are already moving towards victory as their winning streak continues
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Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Laver Cup in 2021
September 25, 2021

Tsitsipas stretches Europe’s lead with straight-sets win over Kyrgios

The Greek began Saturday's singles action with another dominant display for Team Europe
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Pablo Carreno Busta at Roland Garros 2021
September 25, 2021

Carreno Busta crushes Monfils’s dreams, sets up Metz final against Hurkacz

Pablo Carreno Busta and Hubert Hurkacz will meet in the Metz final -...
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Maria Sakkari (Panoramic)
September 25, 2021

Sakkari and Kontaveit to meet in Ostrava final

The top two seeds are out in Ostrava, with a surprising final line-up...
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Casper Ruud at the Laver Cup in Boston
September 24, 2021

Ruud beats Opelka in straight sets as Europe take Laver Cup lead

Team Europe go 1-0 up after the first singles match of this year's...
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Andy Murray (Panoramic)
September 24, 2021

‘Not interested in playing well and losing’ – Disappointed Murray sets out lofty target to return to top 10

The three-time Grand Slam champion will not be satisfied with a return to...
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Andy Murray
September 24, 2021

Murray beaten by Hurkacz at Moselle Open

The former world No 1 continued his comeback but ultimately fell in straight...
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September 24, 2021

Chardy puts his season on hold due to Covid vaccine complications

The Frenchman is suspending his season because he is physically impaired following vaccination
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September 24, 2021

Emma Raducanu splits with coach Richardson

The qualifier who won a Grand Slam is looking for a new coach
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Stefanos Tsitsipas at Lyon in 2021
September 17, 2021

Stefanos Tsitsipas out of Davis Cup tie with injury

Greece will miss their leading singles player as they face Lithuania this weekend
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Emma Raducanu (Panoramic)
September 12, 2021

‘Outstanding and remarkable’ – Queen’s message to US Open champion Raducanu

The congratulations are rolling in for the new Grand Slam champion
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Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open
September 12, 2021

Fairytale complete for Raducanu, beats Fernandez to become US Open champion

Raducanu's exceptional US Open is complete with yet another straight-sets win - this...
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Leylah Fernandez (Panoramic)
September 9, 2021

Thursday’s US Open schedule: Fernandez-Sabalenka; Raducanu-Sakkari

Thursday's schedule at the US Open where the women's semi-finals take centre stage
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Alexander Zverev (Panoramic)
September 8, 2021

Zverev through to last four after drama-laden Harris win

It was another swift route through to the next round for the No...
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Emma Raducanu at the 2021 US Open
September 8, 2021

Qualifier Raducanu makes history, beats Bencic to reach US Open semi-finals

The 18-year-old Briton is the first qualifier ever to reach the semi-finals at...
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Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada celebrates.
September 7, 2021

Fantastic Fernandez fires past Svitolina into US Open semi-final

In a brilliantly fought and brilliantly close quarter-final, the young Canadian reached her...
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