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

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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Tamara Zidansek
June 8, 2021

Zidansek through to Roland-Garros semi-final after Badosa epic

The Slovenia beat Spain's Paula Badosa 7-5, 4-6, 8-6 to reach her first-ever...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Roland-Garros
June 6, 2021

‘Good team’ Pavlyuchenkova and Rybakina prepare for quarter-final face-off

A doubles pair will face each other for a place in the final...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev in Monte-Carlo, 2019
June 6, 2021

‘I just have to play my game’ – Tsitsipas and Medvedev prepare for titanic tussle

Two of the younger generation chasing their maiden Grand Slam title will meet...
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Serena Williams, Roland-Garros
June 6, 2021

Quest for 24 over as Serena Williams knocked out of Roland-Garros by Elena Rybakina

Serena Williams is out of the French Open, beaten 6-3, 7-5 by Kazakhstan's...
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Victoria Azarenka, Roland-Garros 2021
June 6, 2021

‘Disappointing’ – Victoria Azarenka on lack of equal treatment for female players at Roland-Garros

The former world No 1 has not been impressed with female players' treatment...
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Tamara Zidansek, Roland-Garros
June 6, 2021

‘We can do it!’ Zidansek and Badosa breaking new ground at Roland-Garros

Two rising stars of women's tennis are flying the flag for their countries...
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Roger Federer at Geneva in 2021
June 6, 2021

Roger Federer withdraws from Roland-Garros

The former world No 1 has opted not to play on after a...
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Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros in 2021
June 5, 2021

Alert: Nadal battles past Norrie into fourth round

King of clay Rafael Nadal continued his reign in Paris, but he was...
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros
June 5, 2021

I can learn from Nadal, says Novak Djokovic

Every day is a school day for the world No 1 - and...
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2021
June 5, 2021

Alert: Djokovic dismisses Berankis in straight sets to reach last 16

It was a straightforward match for world No 1 Novak Djokovic, who brushed...
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Sloane Stephens, Roland-Garros
June 5, 2021

“A lot of players suffer in silence” – Sloane Stephens on mental health in tennis

The former US Open champion has been very open about her thoughts on...
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June 4, 2021

Roland-Garros Day 6 women’s recap: Serena, Azarenka power on, Sabalenka knocked out

Your guide to the biggest stories from the women’s side at 2021 Roland-Garros...
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Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2021
June 4, 2021

Roland-Garros Day 6 men’s recap: Wins for Medvedev, Tsitsipas, and Zverev, Fognini falls to Delbonis

Your guide to the biggest stories from the men’s side at 2021 Roland-Garros...
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June 4, 2021

Alert: Aryna Sabalenka latest seed to fall at Roland-Garros, loses to Pavlyuchenkova

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat the world No 4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-0, meaning the...
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Ashleigh Barty, Ash Barty, Roland-Garros
June 4, 2021

I’ll be back for Wimbledon, says Barty

The world No 1 is hoping she'll be fit and raring to go...
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