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

Alex de Minaur, UTS Oslo 2024
February 8, 2024

“I’m intrigued to see how I adapt!” – Former UTS champion de Minaur returns to field in Oslo

A former UTS champion returns to the tour in Oslo
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Daniil Medvedev
February 8, 2024

Medvedev and Zverev join Alcaraz on Team Europe for 2024 Laver Cup

Medvedev and Zverev join Alcaraz on Bjorn Borg's side for September's tournament
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Boris Becker
February 6, 2024

Rune ends collaboration with coach Becker

The former world No 1 confirmed the news on social media
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Toronto Masters 2023
February 2, 2024

Real Madrid, Djokovic, cats: Everything you always wanted to know about Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (but never had time to find out) – updated following engagement

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina caught the eye with a famous win over Novak Djokovic...
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February 2, 2024

“Sinner reminds me of Federer” – champion skier Lindsey Vonn

The celebrated skier spoke about two tennis stars she knows well
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Australian Open 2024
January 29, 2024

Dates, tickets, Nadal: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 Australian Open (but never had time to find out) – updated after tournament

The Australian Open kicks off the annual Grand Slam calendar in tennis. Here...
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Petra Kvitova Eastbourne
January 29, 2024

Wimbledon, Czech, knife attack: Everything you always wanted to know about Petra Kvitova (but never had time to find out) – updated with motherhood news

A two-time Wimbledon champion who has fought back from horrific injury to reach...
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Jannik Sinner
January 28, 2024

“I like to dance in the pressure storm” – Big occasion no problem for Slam champion Sinner

In his first time on the biggest of stages, Jannik Sinner did not...
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Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2024
January 28, 2024

“I’m dreaming more than ever” – Proud Medvedev defeated but not disheartened

Daniil Medvedev leaves Melbourne proud of himself, he told reporters
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Jannik Sinner
January 28, 2024

Sinner makes incredible turnaround against Medvedev to win Australian Open

In yet another five-set epic at the 2024 Australian Open, Jannik Sinner won...
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Aryna Sabalenka
January 27, 2024

“I didn’t want to be the player who won one Slam and then disappeared” – Sabalenka on repeat success

Aryna Sabalenka's ambitions now are for repeated success and consistency
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Zheng Qinwen and Aryna Sabalenka
January 27, 2024

“The difference was Aryna” – Zheng dismisses suggestions of nerves after Australian Open final defeat to Sabalenka

The Chinese star was disappointed but positive about the future after her maiden...
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Aryna Sabalenka at the 2024 Australian Open
January 27, 2024

Sabalenka does the double, defends Australian Open crown by defeating Zheng

The world No 2 stays in second spot with her second Grand Slam...
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Qinwen Zheng
January 25, 2024

Zheng into maiden Slam final, ends run of qualifier Yastremska

It will be a maiden Slam final for the 12th seed
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Aryna Sabalenka
January 25, 2024

Defending champion Sabalenka back in Australian Open final, beats Gauff

The defending champion is back into the final after a wonderful match against...
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Jannik Sinner
January 23, 2024

“I play until the match is finished” – late sessions no problem for Jannik Sinner

The fourth seed isn't concerned about any scheduling issues in Melbourne
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Carlos Alcaraz AO 24
January 22, 2024

“I’m feeling better and better every day” – Alcaraz growing in confidence at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz is feeling better every day he spends on court in Melbourne,...
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Naomi Osaka
January 22, 2024

“I’ve never seen Naomi Osaka smile so much” – Molik on Australian Open mums’ club

Alicia Molik was delighted to see so many returning mothers in Melbourne
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Elina Svitolina
January 20, 2024

“People expect me to be the same old Elina” – Svitolina on increased expectations at Australian Open

It's like two-time Australian Open quarter-finalist Elina Svitolina has never been away
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Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton
January 16, 2024

“Shelton wasn’t respectful” – Djokovic on why he “reacted” to opponent at 2023 US Open

Novak Djokovic has hit out at the behaviour of Ben Shelton last year...
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Novak Djokovic
January 16, 2024

Djokovic: “I don’t know how long I can expend so much energy!”

Novak Djokovic has worked hard to adapt his game and physicality to deal...
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