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

SeybothWild
January 9, 2021

Young guns and well-known veterans: Who’s who in the Australian Open men’s singles qualifying draw

Qualifying for the men's singles at the Australian Open gets under way, with...
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Carrie Dunn
January 9, 2021

Federer would have played Australian Open if he had been fit, says biographer

There have been various stories flying around about the Swiss's plans for 2021...
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Carrie Dunn
January 6, 2021

Nadal v Djokovic, Tsitsipas brothers, father and son Thiem – eight things you need to know about the ATP Cup

The second edition of the ATP Cup, which will take place in Melbourne...
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Carrie Dunn
January 5, 2021

WTA announces schedule for first half of 2021

The WTA have stolen a march on the ATP and announced their provisional...
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Stan Wawrinka Paris Masters 2020
January 5, 2021

Wawrinka, Dimitrov, Kyrgios in ATP Melbourne 2 line-up

A Grand Slam champion joins the field for the Australian Open warm-up in...
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Sinner Roland Garros 2020
January 5, 2021

Sinner leads field for ATP Melbourne 1

A rising star leads the field for the tournament that concludes on the...
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Carrie Dunn
January 5, 2021

‘Judge me on the facts’ – Sam Querrey on fleeing Russia after testing positive for coronavirus

The American player has given his side of the story following his much-publicised...
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Hawk-Eye tennis
January 3, 2021

Djokovic wants to replace line judges with technology – Why it is not that simple

Novak Djokovic suggested that the time is right to replace line judges with...
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Andy Murray
December 31, 2020

Andy Murray withdraws from Delray Beach Open

The three-time Grand Slam champion has rejigged his schedule for the start of...
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Roger Federer
December 29, 2020

ATP confirm early-season calendar – with no Indian Wells

The ATP have confirmed their calendar up to the first week of April,...
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Carrie Dunn
December 29, 2020

Federer, Nadal, Murray re-elected to ATP Player Council

It has been another year of turmoil for the ATP Player Council, but...
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Carrie Dunn
December 28, 2020

10 questions about the 2021 Australian Open – Tickets, schedule, TV broadcasts, prize money

Find out everything you could possibly need to know about the first Grand...
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Naomi Osaka
December 22, 2020

“I will not shut up and dribble” – Naomi Osaka pens passionate defence of athlete activism

The US Open champion says athletes should be speaking more - not less...
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2020 recap: Andy Murray
November 25, 2020

Andy Murray in 2020: Virtual champion suffers more injury troubles

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Carrie Dunn
November 24, 2020

Roger Federer in 2020: A year to forget

The former world No 1 endured plenty of challenges this year. We assessed...
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Carrie Dunn
2020 Recap: Matteo Berrettini
November 24, 2020

Matteo Berrettini in 2020: UTS1 champ afflicted with injury woes

Matteo Berrettini had a troubled 2020, with injury casting a shadow over much...
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The Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park could remain empty in 2021
November 21, 2020

Victoria Premier refuses to commit to Australian Open in January

There is doubt surrounding whether the first Grand Slam of the year will...
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Andrey Rublev, 2020
November 19, 2020

Andrey Rublev in 2020: Best year yet for young Russian

It was an outstanding, breakthrough year for the young Russian despite a slightly...
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Carrie Dunn
November 17, 2020

The best-of-five debate: What the stars have said

The old debate has reared up again at the Nitto ATP Finals -...
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Carrie Dunn
November 17, 2020

Best-of-three debate rages on as Medvedev and Zverev weigh in

The young stars give their views - adding to the debate started by...
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Carrie Dunn
TENNIS : Masters - ATP Finals - The O2 - Londres - 16/11/2020
November 16, 2020

Djokovic dominant in first match at 2020 Nitto ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic gets off to a winning start in London by easing past...
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Carrie Dunn