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
October 14, 2020
Fognini tests positive for coronavirus
The Italian has become the latest top male player to test positive for...
Carrie Dunn
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
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
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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October 6, 2020
Mouratoglou hopes for weekly UTS editions
The co-creator of the innovative tennis tournament is looking to the future ahead...
Carrie Dunn
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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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...
Carrie Dunn
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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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...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
October 4, 2020
Federer, Serena set for half-capacity Australian Open
Tournament director Craig Tiley spoke to reporters about the plans for the first...
Carrie Dunn
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...
Carrie Dunn
September 15, 2020
10 questions about Tsvetana Pironkova – Wimbledon, motherhood, ‘Pironetic’
The Bulgarian has been one of the surprises of the US Open so...
Carrie Dunn
September 10, 2020
Tired Medvedev is lacking fuel
Amid fitness concerns at the US Open, the legendary coach fears that Daniil...
Carrie Dunn
September 8, 2020
“He thought it was nothing serious” – viral video expert on Djokovic’s default
TennisMajors has an exclusive conversation with the expert who created a viral video...
Carrie Dunn
September 5, 2020
Djokovic not happy with the way Covid cases are treated
The world No 1 was fuming after the match between Adrian Mannarino and...
Carrie Dunn
September 1, 2020
Why Karolina Pliskova should look at the history of world No 1s missing Grand Slams
The top-ranked players don't often miss a Grand Slam, but when they do,...
Carrie Dunn
August 29, 2020
‘A lot of girls can beat anybody!’ Kim Clijsters assesses US Open field
Three-time US Open champion Kim Clijsters says that the field at Flushing Meadows...
Carrie Dunn
August 28, 2020
From Gibson and Ashe to Osaka – tennis’s trailblazers for racial equality
The two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka followed in a brave and powerful...
Carrie Dunn
August 27, 2020
US Open 2020 draw breakdown: Coco v Osaka part 3, Murray set for Auger-Aliassime clash
Former world No 1 set to face teenager in third round of a...
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