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
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
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
June 6, 2021
Roger Federer withdraws from Roland-Garros
The former world No 1 has opted not to play on after a...
Carrie Dunn
June 5, 2021
Alert: Nadal battles past Norrie into fourth round
King of clay Rafael Nadal continued his reign in Paris, but he was...
Carrie Dunn
June 5, 2021
I can learn from Nadal, says Novak Djokovic
Every day is a school day for the world No 1 - and...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn