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

Daniil Medvedev, Toronto 2021
August 15, 2021

Magnificent Medvedev masters Opelka to take Toronto title

The Russian beat his unseeded opponent 6-4, 6-3 to win the fourth ATP...
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Camila Giorgi at Montreal in 2021
August 15, 2021

Giorgi powers to Montreal title with Pliskova shock

Camila Giorgi pulled off a shock win to lift the Omnium Banque Nationale...
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Roger Federer, Roland-Garros 2021
August 15, 2021

Federer out of US Open, needs surgery

The former world No 1 continues to suffer problems with his right knee...
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August 14, 2021

Opelka stuns Tsitsipas to reach National Bank Open final

The win of his life - and a shock for the world No...
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Karolina Pliskova at Wimbledon in 2021
August 14, 2021

Pliskova powers past Sabalenka to reach Montreal final

It was a straight-sets triumph for the Czech, 6-3, 6-4 against Aryna Sabalenka...
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Jannik Sinner in Washington (Panoramic)
August 11, 2021

Shapovalov, Sinner, Karatsev, Nishikori knocked out in Toronto as big names tumble

It wasn't a good night for the most-tipped players in the National Bank...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime, UTS 2020
August 11, 2021

‘I accept the defeat’ – Auger-Aliassime pragmatic after Lajovic loss

The Canadian was knocked out of the event on home turf, but was...
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Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2021
August 11, 2021

Nadal, Raonic out of Cincinnati

None of the Big Three will be in Cincinnati now that the Spaniard...
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Rafael Nadal, Washington 2021
August 10, 2021

Nadal out of Toronto with ongoing foot injury

The Spaniard is out of the tournament in Toronto due to ongoing injury...
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Karen Khachanov - Anvers 2020
August 10, 2021

Silver medallist Khachanov edges close encounter with Norrie in Toronto

Two form players met in the National Bank Open in Toronto, and it...
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Coco_Gauff_Australian Open_2021
August 10, 2021

‘I had the twisties on serve’ – Coco Gauff on why she knows just how Biles felt at the Olympic Games

It seems as if two of the USA's best and most beloved young...
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Johanna Konta, Nottingham, Nottingham Open
August 10, 2021

Konta wins via walkover on return to action in Montreal

It was a 4-6, 5-2 ret. win for the British No 1 on...
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Dan Evans, UTS 2020
August 10, 2021

Evans exits Toronto with Bublik defeat

The British No 1 made an early exit in Toronto as he continued...
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Shanghai Center Court in Black and White after 2021 cancellation
August 9, 2021

ATP confirm cancellation of Shanghai Masters due to COVID-19

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt as the ATP...
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Paula Badosa at the Omnium Banque Nationale
August 9, 2021

Badosa back in style in Montreal after Olympic illness

After a disturbing exit at the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Roland-Garros quarter-finalist is...
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August 9, 2021

‘It’s been a busy July!’ Elina Svitolina on being a newly-wed and an Olympic medallist

The Ukrainian spoke to the media ahead of the Omnium Banque Nationale in...
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Ashleigh Barty at Wimbledon in 2021
July 6, 2021

Wimbledon 2021 order of play: Tuesday July 6

It's ladies' quarter-finals day at Wimbledon on Tuesday. World No 1 Ashleigh Barty...
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Emma Raducanu
July 6, 2021

Dad ‘proud’ of Raducanu after mystery withdrawal

It was a sad end to what has been an epic start to...
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Roger Federer, Halle 2021
June 16, 2021

‘I need to do better’: Roger Federer disappointed after Halle defeat

The great Swiss felt massively let down with his own performance as he...
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Roger Federer in Halle
June 16, 2021

Federer falls to Auger-Aliassime in Halle

The Canadian beat the former world No 1 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 for a...
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June 16, 2021

Kiki Bertens announces plans to retire

The Dutchwoman has confirmed her intention to play at least three more tournaments...
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