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

Stefanos Tsitsipas
December 29, 2022

‘A lot of drama’: United Cup sees the return of the famous Tsitsipas bathroom break

There was a display of sheer grit from the Greek as he begins...
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Iga Swiatek at the 2022 US Open
December 28, 2022

Swiatek’s tribute to predecessor Barty: ‘Ash inspired me to work harder’

In a press conference in Brisbane on the eve of the start of...
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Rafael Nadal
December 28, 2022

Why United Cup is key for Nadal ahead of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal is part of the Spanish team that will compete in the...
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Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in 2016
December 28, 2022

Andy Murray meets freed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: ‘Watching you win Wimbledon brought me close to home’

The three-time Grand Slam champion was audibly emotional as he talked to the...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Billie Jean King Cup 2021
December 23, 2022

‘I’m ready to play ITF events if need be!’ – Pavlyuchenkova on returning from six months out

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has a tough task facing her in 2023 but she's ready...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
December 22, 2022

Auger-Aliassime stars for Kites in win over Hawks at World Tennis League

The Canadian put the Kites top of the standings
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Mutua Madrid Open 2021
December 22, 2022

‘I still want to win Grand Slams’ – Pavlyuchenkova on what motivates her at the age of 31

She still believes she can win the majors - and will be pursuing...
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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Major Talk #14
December 22, 2022

Major Talk #14 – Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: “I feel like I’m 19 still!”

In the latest episode of Major Talk, hosted by Alizé Lim, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova...
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Djokovic and Kyrgios, Wimbledon 2022
December 22, 2022

Djokovic has to play all the big tournaments, no matter what, says Kyrgios

The Australian is looking forward to seeing him in Melbourne - and everywhere...
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Rafael Nadal
December 22, 2022

“I’d like to play Davis Cup one last time,” says Rafael Nadal

The 22-time Grand Slam champion is not planning on retiring quite yet
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Andy Murray
December 22, 2022

‘I’m one big injury away from retirement’ – Andy Murray

No date nailed down yet, but the former world No 1 isn't looking...
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Grigor Dimitrov and Paula Badosa
December 21, 2022

Absent Djokovic no problem for Dimitrov and Falcons in World Tennis League

The Bulgarian stepped into Djokovic's shoes for the men's singles match on Wednesday
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Caroline Garcia
December 21, 2022

Garcia aims even higher in 2023: “I have the ability to win a Grand Slam”

In a lengthy interview with Eurosport, Caroline Garcia talked about her dream of...
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Dan Evans
December 21, 2022

‘We’ll have to listen to Tsitsipas and tennis dad’ – Dan Evans won’t watch Netflix documentary

There's at least one person who won't be glued to this upcoming show
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Alexei Popyrin
December 21, 2022

Popyrin leads Aussie wild cards at 2023 Australian Open

The first Grand Slam of the year has announced its homegrown main-draw wild...
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Alexander Zverev
December 20, 2022

Zverev defeats Djokovic to help Hawks to World Tennis League win

Hawks are top of the World Tennis League after two days of action
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Boris Becker
December 20, 2022

‘I’ve learnt a hard lesson’ – Boris Becker gives first interview since leaving prison

Time in prison was tough for the German
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Ivan Ljubicic
December 20, 2022

Ljubicic joins the FFT as Director of the “Ambition 2024” mission

The FFT is counting on Ivan Ljubicic to bring his "winning culture" to...
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Felix Auger Aliassime
December 19, 2022

Auger-Aliassime sends Kites flying high, beats Kyrgios in World Tennis League

In the latest mixed invitational exhibition, the Canadian's team took the honours on...
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Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina
December 19, 2022

“Thank you for this great joy!” Del Potro celebrates Argentina’s World Cup win

The Tower of Tandil is a very happy man after Argentina's World Cup...
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Rafael Nadal's coaching team for 2023
December 19, 2022

Nadal announces changes to coaching team

There's a new face on Rafa's technical team for 2023
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