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

UTS New York 2024
May 16, 2024

Bublik and Shapovalov confirmed for UTS New York

Two more superstars of tennis have been added to the UTS New York...
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Roger Federer
May 14, 2024

Trailer released for ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’

It was a 45-second excerpt that sent tennis social media into paroxysms of...
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Novak Djokovic
May 14, 2024

Medvedev: Djokovic and Alcaraz are the Roland-Garros favourites – but it’s more open than before

Daniil Medvedev says if you want to know who's going to win the...
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Daniil Medvedev
May 14, 2024

“I wanted to do better here – I was not even close” – Disappointed Medvedev after Rome exit

Daniil Medvedev was disappointed with the manner of his defeat to Tommy Paul...
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Jannik Sinner
May 14, 2024

Sinner set to miss Roland-Garros – reports

Jannik Sinner has missed much of the clay season thus far, and may...
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Novak Djokovic
May 12, 2024

“No rhythm, no tempo, no balance” – Djokovic on his performance v Tabilo 

Novak Djokovic said he will have some more medical tests after his poor...
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Rafael Nadal
May 11, 2024

“The decision is not clear in my mind” – Nadal undecided on Roland-Garros

The ten-time champion in Rome was knocked out by Hubert Hurkacz and is...
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Iga Swiatek
May 11, 2024

“I got distracted” – Swiatek on second-set glitch v Putintseva

Iga Swiatek described the problems posed by Yulia Putintseva and how she got...
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Daniil Medvedev in Madrid
May 11, 2024

“Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic are all better than me” – Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev has said some of his rivals at the top of the...
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Novak Djokovic
May 11, 2024

“This was an accident – I am fine” – Djokovic allays fans’ fears after bottle incident in Rome

Novak Djokovic told fans he was not injured after a freak accident in...
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Djokovic
May 10, 2024

Djokovic hit on head by bottle falling from fan’s backpack in stands

The world No 1 was signing autographs when he was struck and fell...
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Corentin Moutet in Monte-Carlo (Norbert Scanella/Panoramic)
May 10, 2024

Moutet’s phone interrupts mid-match with Djokovic

A phone going off on court is hardly unusual - but you don't...
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Rafael Nadal
May 6, 2024

ATP Rome draw: Tough draws for Nadal and Medvedev, Djokovic v Ruud in quarters

The draw has been made for the Rome Masters 1000
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Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka
May 6, 2024

WTA Rome draw: How Swiatek and Sabalenka can meet again in the final

Will the world's two best players meet once more in the final of...
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Sorana Cirstea, Dubai 2024
May 4, 2024

Everything you wanted to know about Sorana Cirstea (but never had time to find out)

Born in Romania, Sorana Cirstea is a two-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist and a...
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Carlos Alcaraz
May 3, 2024

Alcaraz ruled out of Rome

Carlos Alcaraz's troublesome arm continues to rule him out of events
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Ons Jabeur
April 29, 2024

“It’s a question of respect” – Ons Jabeur calls for better attitudes to women’s sport

The Tunisian says that there is still plenty to do to promote women's...
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Rafael Nadal
April 29, 2024

Rublev: Nadal’s serve is not quite the same

Andrey Rublev assessed Rafael Nadal's game from his unique vantage point
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Andrey Rublev
April 29, 2024

“It’s the same thing as with Nadal!” Furious Rublev argues with umpire

There was more drama at the Mutua Madrid Open as Andrey Rublev rowed...
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Danielle Collins
April 29, 2024

“You come out here and play!” Collins scolds rowdy spectator in Madrid

Danielle Collins would not stand for any disrespect in Madrid
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Jannik Sinner
April 27, 2024

“I haven’t changed because of the success” – Jannik Sinner on dreaming big

Jannik Sinner says his rise to the top of tennis has not changed...
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