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

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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Bianca Andreescu
June 16, 2021

Andreescu loses in first match on grass in three years

The former US Open champion did not make a winning return to the...
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Venus Williams, Wimbledon
June 16, 2021

Venus, Murray, Alcaraz pick up Wimbledon wildcards

Two former Wimbledon champions receive wildcards for this year's main draw
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Barbora Krejcikova, Roland-Garros
June 14, 2021

‘I’ve achieved everything I really wanted’ – Barbora Krejcikova celebrating Roland-Garros glory

Two Grand Slam titles in two days for the Czech - it's no...
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros
June 13, 2021

‘Physically and mentally dominant’: Tennis legends hail Novak Djokovic

The Serb created even more history as he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in five...
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Johanna Konta, Nottingham, Nottingham Open
June 13, 2021

Johanna Konta wins Nottingham title over Zhang Shuai

The British No 1 beat Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-1 to win her first...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Roland-Garros
June 12, 2021

Roland-Garros runner-up Pavlyuchenkova reveals ongoing knee problem

The 31st seed has been struggling with knee problems for a while, she...
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Barbora Krejcikova, Roland-Garros 2021
June 12, 2021

Barbora Krejcikova wins maiden Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros

The Czech won her maiden Grand Slam title with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4...
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Roger Federer, Roland-Garros 2021
June 12, 2021

Four days of rest for his knee – a gentle return to work for Federer after Roland Garros

Roger Federer will take his first steps on grass next week in Halle....
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Barbora Krejcikova, Roland-Garros, singles
June 11, 2021

“She’s looking after me”: Krejcikova’s efforts to emulate mentor Novotna’s path to singles and doubles glory

It will be two Grand Slam finals in a weekend for Barbora Krejcikova...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Roland-Garros 2021
June 10, 2021

Pavlyuchenkova powers past Zidansek to Roland-Garros final

It was the Russian who reached her maiden Grand Slam final, beating Zidansek...
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros, 2021
June 10, 2021

Nadal is my biggest rival and biggest challenge, says Djokovic

The world No 1 has set up the Roland-Garros semi-final everyone was waiting...
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Maria Sakkari after winning the quarter-final at Roland-Garros
June 9, 2021

‘I hope famous people come and watch me!’: Maria Sakkari breaking new ground

It was the win of her life for the Greek star when she...
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Maria Sakkari at Roland-Garros in 2021
June 9, 2021

Sakkari shocks defending champion Swiatek, reaches Roland-Garros last four

The Greek sent the defending champion packing with a 6-4, 6-4 victory and...
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Barbora Krejcikova at Roland-Garros in 2021
June 9, 2021

Krejcikova gets the best of Gauff to reach Roland-Garros semi-finals

The Czech beat the rising star of women's tennis 7-6(6), 6-3 to reach...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Roland-Garros 2021
June 8, 2021

Lucky seven for Pavlyuchenkova, defeats Rybakina to reach Roland-Garros semi-final

It was an incredible match as Anastasia Pavyluchenkova beat Elena Rybakina 6-7(2), 6-2,...
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