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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Carrie Dunn
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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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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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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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...
Carrie Dunn
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....
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
June 10, 2021
Pavlyuchenkova powers past Zidansek to Roland-Garros final
It was the Russian who reached her maiden Grand Slam final, beating Zidansek...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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,...
Carrie Dunn