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
June 8, 2023
Muchova upsets Sabalenka in all-time classic comeback to reach Roland-Garros final
She might have been an unlikely finalist at the start of the tournament,...
Carrie Dunn
June 8, 2023
‘He was thought of as an outside chance to win the title – it’s new for him’: Mouratoglou on how the pressure got to Rune at Roland-Garros
Mouratoglou has known Rune for many years and reflected on his disappointing result...
Carrie Dunn
June 8, 2023
Redemption for Miyu Kato – Roland-Garros mixed doubles champion less than a week after default
Miyu Kato leaves Paris with her maiden Grand Slam after a rollercoaster week
Carrie Dunn
June 7, 2023
Roland-Garros: Ruud’s dominance over Rune continues, moves into semi-finals
Casper Ruud won against Holger Rune 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday and...
Carrie Dunn
June 7, 2023
Roland-Garros: Zverev ends Etcheverry’s spectacular run, reaches third consecutive semi-final
Alexander Zverev edged out Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday....
Carrie Dunn
June 7, 2023
“Moments of enjoyment are after the tournament” – why Swiatek is all business
Iga Swiatek talked to the press about her emotion and why it's business...
Carrie Dunn
June 6, 2023
“I don’t support Lukashenko right now” – Sabalenka speaks out in press conference return
Aryna Sabalenka returned to the press conference set-up to take questions from journalists...
Carrie Dunn
June 6, 2023
End of Svitolina’s Roland-Garros run, Sabalenka moves into semi-finals after more handshake controversy
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday. She'll play Czech Karolina...
Carrie Dunn
June 6, 2023
Maiden Roland-Garros semi-final for Muchova, beats Pavlyuchenkova
Karolina Muchova won against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 6-2 on Tuesday and will face...
Carrie Dunn
June 6, 2023
“Put cameras – you cannot do that mistake!” Cerundolo calls for video technology after Rune double-bounce controversy
Cerundolo is the latest player to call for the use of video technology...
Carrie Dunn
June 4, 2023
Roland-Garros: Svitolina advances to quarter-finals, is back in the Top 100 and thrills the French crowd with a fairy-tale story
Elina Svitolina defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Sunday evening and will...
Carrie Dunn
June 4, 2023
‘Wimbledon wild card? Are you serious?!’ No grass court season plans for Pavlyuchenkova
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has no visa issues, but she doesn't think she will be...
Carrie Dunn
June 4, 2023
Roland-Garros: Muchova makes quarter-finals, takes out lucky loser Avanesyan
Karolina Muchova won against Elina Avanesyan 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday. She'll play Russian...
Carrie Dunn
June 4, 2023
Roland-Garros: World No 333 Pavlyuchenkova books spot in last eight, beats Mertens
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beat Elise Mertens 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Sunday. She'll face...
Carrie Dunn
June 4, 2023
Shades of Djokovic as Kato and Sutjiadi defaulted from doubles after ballgirl injury incident – updated with reaction
There was on-court controversy during the women's doubles as Miyu Kato's accident got...
Carrie Dunn
June 2, 2023
“I’m a complete player”: Alcaraz dominates Shapovalov to reach Roland-Garros last 16
Carlos Alcaraz beat Denis Shapovalov 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Friday evening. He'll play...
Carrie Dunn
June 2, 2023
Djokovic: “We don’t have time to name all my injuries!”
Novak Djokovic knows that a Grand Slam is bound to be a physical...
Carrie Dunn
June 2, 2023
“I admire the mothers doing everything by themselves!” Elina Svitolina on juggling work and parenthood
Elina Svitolina is working hard as she comes back from giving birth to...
Carrie Dunn
June 2, 2023
Roland-Garros: Stephens books spot in last 16, sets up Sabalenka showdown
Sloane Stephens won against Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 on Friday. She'll face...
Tennis Majors
June 2, 2023
Sabalenka answers limited questions in Roland-Garros press conference ‘for mental health and wellbeing’, post-Osaka
The world No 2 gave a press conference after her third-round win over...
Carrie Dunn
June 1, 2023
Roland-Garros: Jabeur through to third round
Ons Jabeur beat Oceane Dodin 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday. She'll face Serb qualifier...
Carrie Dunn