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

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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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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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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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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Andy Murray ATP Finals 2016
November 16, 2020

The London years: The best photos from the ATP Finals

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have all starred at...
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Daniil Medvedev 2020 ATP Finals
November 16, 2020

London calling: The ATP Finals champions since 2009 in pictures

2020 will be the last time London hosts the ATP Finals - take...
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Jannik Sinner
November 14, 2020

Sensational Sinner the Sofia winner

The Italian won the first ATP title of his young career at the...
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Simona Halep
November 14, 2020

Simona Halep in 2020: Trio of titles, Roland-Garros shock

World No 2 Simona Halep will reign as Wimbledon champion for another year...
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Bianca Andreescu
November 13, 2020

Bianca Andreescu in 2020: Injury, rehab and comeback

The 2019 US Open champion had a washout of a year but is...
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Mannarino Cologne 2
November 12, 2020

Mannarino moves on as Sofia semi-finals are set

Three of the four Sofia Open semi-finalists are unseeded - with two Frenchmen...
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Rafael Nadal, Rolex Paris Masters 2020
November 12, 2020

ATP Finals: Breaking down the draw as Nadal faces Rublev first up

Roland-Garros champion Rafael Nadal faces Russia's Andrey Rublev as Group London 2020 gets...
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November 12, 2020

ATP Finals draw: Defending champ Tsitsipas to face Nadal

Group London 2020 looks fascinating, with last year's winner drawn against the Roland-Garros...
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Elise Bertens, 2020 review
November 12, 2020

Kiki Bertens in 2020: Real-life and virtual back-to-backs despite Achilles’ agony

Kiki Bertens finished 2020 where she started it: ranked No 9 in the...
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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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