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

Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2020, Bercy 2018
November 7, 2020

Nadal is the king of Roland-Garros, not the prince of Paris : His incessant struggles in Bercy

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Rafael Nadal, Paris, nov. 2020
November 7, 2020

Cracking down on tennis fans – why gifs are so controversial

Fans were dismayed when they were told not to create or share gifs...
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November 1, 2020

Third time lucky as Millman beats Mannarino at Astana Open for first title

It was a long time coming, but 31-year-old John Millman has finally won...
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Novak Djokovic poses with the 2019 winner's trophy
October 21, 2020

Fans to be allowed at upcoming Paris Masters

The tournament have revealed details about the restricted attendance plus some alterations to...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti, a feature by Tennis Majors
October 20, 2020

Alcaraz and Musetti : Next wave of NextGen knocks at the door

Find out more about the teenagers who are quietly progressing in their professional...
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DJOKOVIC ROLAND GARROS 2020
October 18, 2020

Djokovic amazes one young fan with impromptu tennis lesson

One young fan couldn't believe his luck when the world No 1 stopped...
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Fabio Fognini
October 14, 2020

Fognini tests positive for coronavirus

The Italian has become the latest top male player to test positive for...
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Podoroska Roland 2020
October 6, 2020

10 questions about Nadia Podoroska – Roland-Garros, Sabatini, Ukrainian roots

All you need to know about the 2020 French Open semi-finalist
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October 6, 2020

Shocks continue as Podoroska dismisses Svitolina to reach Roland-Garros semi-finals

Yet another seed fell on the clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier - this time...
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October 6, 2020

Collins fights through in tight duel with Jabeur, sets up all-American quarter-final

The two 26-year-olds duked it out in the final fourth-round match - and...
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Patrick Mouratoglou - France
October 6, 2020

Mouratoglou hopes for weekly UTS editions

The co-creator of the innovative tennis tournament is looking to the future ahead...
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October 5, 2020

Rublev and Tsitsipas in line for rematch in mouthwatering quarter-final clash

It will be a fascinating rematch at Roland-Garros as two of the tour's...
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Petra Kvitova (cze)
October 5, 2020

Kvitova zooms past Zhang, sets up Siegemund quarter-final

Petra Kvitova looked ominously strong as she dismissed Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-4 to...
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UTS Logo
October 5, 2020

UTS is back ! Ultimate Tennis Showdown returns for third edition – live from Antwerp

The exciting and innovative tennis format is back, ready to thrill fans, players,...
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October 4, 2020

Sinner the winner against Zverev to set up Nadal clash

Jannik Sinner shocked sixth seed Alexander Zverev with a straight-set victory to set...
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Simona Halep
October 4, 2020

Halep out as Swiatek plays match of her life at Roland-Garros

The former champion crashed out of Roland-Garros at the hands of an unseeded...
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Novak Djokovic at Roland-Garros 2020 Round 2
October 4, 2020

Everything Novak Djokovic had to say about linespeople, technology and the Philippe-Chatrier roof

The men's top seed had plenty to say about the possibility of replacing...
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Serena Williams, Australian Open, 2019
October 4, 2020

Federer, Serena set for half-capacity Australian Open

Tournament director Craig Tiley spoke to reporters about the plans for the first...
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Billie Jean King (US Open 2019)
September 17, 2020

History made as Fed Cup renamed to honour Billie Jean King

The Fed Cup has been renamed to honour the legendary champion and campaigner...
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September 15, 2020

10 questions about Tsvetana Pironkova – Wimbledon, motherhood, ‘Pironetic’

The Bulgarian has been one of the surprises of the US Open so...
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September 10, 2020

Tired Medvedev is lacking fuel

Amid fitness concerns at the US Open, the legendary coach fears that Daniil...
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