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

Lesia Tsurenko
March 14, 2023

Tsurenko had ‘panic attack’ after conversation about Ukraine war with WTA boss Simon

Lesia Tsurenko has explained why she was forced to withdraw from her match...
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Matteo Berrettini
March 13, 2023

Berrettini, Monfils, Schwartzman…a stacked Challenger in Phoenix

Matteo Berrettini and Diego Schwartzman lead the field in Arizona
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Andy Murray
March 10, 2023

‘Injuries can be psychological’: Andy Murray on Thiem’s struggles plus Wawrinka support

Andy Murray has had some positive things to say about three men all...
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Aryna Sabalenka
March 10, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka on Grand Slam glory: ‘I want to feel that again!’

Aryna Sabalenka is determined to win plenty more big titles - she has...
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Holger Rune
March 4, 2023

‘Indian Wells, here we come’ – Mouratoglou confirms no injury for Rune after Acapulco epic

Holger Rune's coach has confirmed he is fit and will be competing at...
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Andrey Rublev
March 4, 2023

Rublev: ‘I hope there will soon be peace in every country’

Andrey Rublev has been a consistent voice in calling for peace over the...
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Daniil Medvedev
March 4, 2023

Medvedev has subtle swipe at Tsitsipas – “Hopefully Rublev can beat him many times!”

Daniil Medvedev had a sly dig at Stefanos Tsitsipas's comments made at the...
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Daniil Medvedev
March 4, 2023

Three in a row for Daniil Medvedev, crushes old pal Rublev in Dubai final

Daniil Medvedev sent out a signal to the rest of the ATP tour...
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Rafael Nadal
February 28, 2023

Rafael Nadal out of Indian Wells and Miami – confirmed

Rafael Nadal will miss this year's Sunshine Double through injury
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Carlos Alcaraz
February 28, 2023

Alcaraz and Badosa to pair up for Spain in revamped Hopman Cup

Carlos Alcaraz and Paula Badosa are the biggest names to be announced thus...
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February 28, 2023

Eye of the Coach #67: Djokovic’s Plan B just as good as Plan A

In the latest episode, Patrick Mouratoglou examines Novak Djokovic's back-up plan
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Andy Murray
February 25, 2023

‘I still have ambitions’ – Andy Murray on the challenges he sets himself despite metal hip

Andy Murray is getting used to life on tour with a metal hip
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Barbora Krejcikova
February 25, 2023

‘I see what she’s doing and I want to do the same thing’ – Dubai champion Krejcikova praises defeated Swiatek

Barbora Krejcikova had plenty of praise for Iga Swiatek after their Dubai final
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Daniil Medvedev
February 25, 2023

Two trophies in two weeks for Medvedev as Murray magic runs out

Daniil Medvedev ended Andy Murray's dreams of another tour title in Qatar
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Barbora Krejcikova in Dubai
February 25, 2023

Krejcikova crowned in Dubai, beats Swiatek in straight sets

It was the unseeded player who lifted the trophy in Dubai, beating world...
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Novak Djokovic
February 25, 2023

‘When I’m ready, I’m the best – that’s not arrogant’ – Djokovic on GOAT rivalry with Nadal and Federer

Novak Djokovic has spoken about the GOAT race once more
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Medvedev Qatar 2023
February 24, 2023

Back-to-back finals for Medvedev, sets up Qatar final against Murray

Daniil Medvedev has now won eight matches in a row and is into...
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Andy Murray, Doha 2023
February 24, 2023

Murray pulls off another miracle – after saving five match points v Lehecka

Andy Murray went the distance again in Qatar - this time against Jiri...
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Iga Swiatek
February 24, 2023

Swiatek surges past Gauff into Dubai final

Iga Swiatek continued her fine run of form with her sixth career defeat...
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Jiri Lehecka 2024
February 23, 2023

Lehecka topples top seed Rublev in Qatar

There was an upset to start the day at the Qatar Open as...
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Iga Swiatek
February 18, 2023

‘We should all support Ukrainians’ – Swiatek speaks out again in Doha trophy ceremony

The world No 1 Iga Swiatek once again spoke out about the Russian...
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