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

Coco Gauff
April 20, 2023

‘Definitely Iga!’ Coco Gauff on why Swiatek is her biggest rival on tour

Coco Gauff has been on tour long enough to know who the toughest...
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Jelena Ostapenko
April 19, 2023

‘It’s tougher to be fearless when you get older’ – Ostapenko on being a teenage Grand Slam champion

The former French Open champion reflected on her biggest win so far coming...
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Aryna Sabalenka
April 18, 2023

Sabalenka: ‘It’s not the best feeling to be hated for nothing’

The Australian Open champion says she would stop the war if she could...
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Andrey Rublev
April 15, 2023

‘I’m not sorry to be in the final!’ Andrey Rublev on puzzling camera message

Andrey Rublev wrote a cryptic message on the camera after his semi-final win...
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Novak Djokovic
April 11, 2023

‘It’s difficult to get into my rhythm on clay’ – Novak Djokovic on why he wants a run in Monte-Carlo

The world No 1 talked a little in Monte-Carlo about why clay courts...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
April 10, 2023

‘One has 22 Grand Slams, one has only one’ – Bartoli says Djokovic is the best in the world ahead of Alcaraz

In the latest episode of Match Points, the panel spoke to host Josh...
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Casper Ruud
April 8, 2023

Top seed Ruud into Estoril final, beats Halys in three sets

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Alexandre Muller
April 8, 2023

Maiden tour-level final for Muller in Marrakech

Either semi-finalist would have reached his maiden final in Marrakech - but it...
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Miomir Kecmanovic, Estoril 2023
April 8, 2023

Second final of the year for Kecmanovic, defeats Cecchinato in Estoril

It was a straightforward straight-sets win for Miomir Kecmanovic
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Roberto Carballes Baena
April 8, 2023

Carballes Baena defeats Evans to reach Marrakech final, first since 2018

Roberto Carballes Baena upset the odds by beating world No 30 Dan Evans
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Nadal and Alcaraz
April 4, 2023

Nadal and Alcaraz both out of Monte-Carlo

The two brilliant Spaniards will not be gracing the Monte-Carlo clay this year
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Jessica Pegula
March 29, 2023

Pegula on how she saved match points to beat Potapova: ‘No idea!’

Jessica Pegula fought through to set up a semi-final showdown with Elena Rybakina...
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Carlos Alcaraz
March 29, 2023

‘It’ll be fun!’ Alcaraz and Fritz swap compliments ahead of quarter-final clash

There will be a first-time clash in the quarter-final as world No 1...
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Taylor Fritz Atlanta Open 2023
March 28, 2023

Taylor Fritz: ‘It’s nice to be consistent – but the rankings reward boom-or-bust’

Taylor Fritz likes being more consistent, even if the rankings don't necessarily reward...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas
March 28, 2023

Tsitsipas on ATP participation rules for Masters 1000: ‘Sit down with the players and come up with something more logical’

Stefanos Tsitsipas got a win in Miami, but he's not happy with one...
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Elena Rybakina
March 28, 2023

Rybakina gives grants to Kazakh rising stars

Elena Rybakina has kept her promise to Kazakhstan's most talented female juniors
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Barbora Krejcikova
March 27, 2023

‘It’s four of us!’ Krejcikova calls for her inclusion in women’s tennis elite – and next opponent Sabalenka agrees

The former Roland-Garros champion wants to be part of the conversation at the...
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Marta Kostyuk
March 25, 2023

More Ukraine-Russia tensions as Kostyuk refuses handshake with Potapova

Marta Kostyuk refused to shake the hand of her Russian opponent and said...
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Carlos Alcaraz
March 25, 2023

‘This year I’m playing on the centre court – that’s the only difference’ – Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Miami return

Carlos Alcaraz says he has learnt lots since his win in Miami last...
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Casper Ruud
March 25, 2023

‘One match won’t turn my season around’ – Ruud hoping for some Miami momentum

Casper Ruud is hopeful for a good run in Miami, as he achieved...
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Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula
March 24, 2023

‘Reilly may be bored’ – Pegula dismisses Opelka’s doubles criticism with a smile

Jessica Pegula is Top 5 in the world in singles and doubles, and...
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