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

Jannik Sinner, Rome 2025
May 18, 2025

Rome campaign “a good lesson for Paris”, says Sinner

The world No 1 thinks he is preparing well for the second Grand...
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May 18, 2025

Clay king Alcaraz defeats Sinner for Rome crown

Carlos Alcaraz lifted the trophy in Rome
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Jannik Sinner
May 16, 2025

Sinner surges back against Paul, through to Rome final

The world No 1 is through to the final of his home tournament
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Carlos Alcaraz
May 16, 2025

“I’m ready for that final” – Alcaraz on Rome title showdown

Carlos Alcaraz is all set for Sunday's final in Rome
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Carlos Alcaraz
May 16, 2025

Alcaraz into Rome final, disappointment for Musetti

The Spaniard won 6-3, 76 (4) to reach the Rome final
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Andy Murray
May 14, 2025

Sir Andy, Wimbledon, metal hip, retirement: Everything you always wanted to know about Andy Murray (but never had time to find out) – updated after end of coaching partnership with Djokovic

Andy Murray retired in August 2024 after a career spanning two decades. Here’s...
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Jannik Sinner, Rome 2025
May 10, 2025

Top seed Sinner returns to action with win in Rome, an “amazing feeling” for him

Jannik Sinner defeated Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday and will play Dutch...
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Iga Swiatek, Rome 2025
May 10, 2025

Italian Open: More woes for Swiatek, beaten by Collins

Danielle Collins won against Iga Swiatek 6-1, 7-5 on Saturday. She'll play the...
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Aryna Sabalenka
May 6, 2025

Sabalenka reflects on “good problem” facing her

The world No 1 has a 50/50 record in finals this year
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Nick Kyrgios
May 6, 2025

Kyrgios brings ‘Good Trouble’ podcast to the stage on tour

Nick Kyrgios will be recording his show live on tour
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Aryna Sabalenka
May 3, 2025

Sabalenka hoping for “different” Roland-Garros this year

The world No 1 is hoping to get her best-ever result in Roland-Garros
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Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka
May 3, 2025

“I hate losing” – Gauff reflects on Madrid defeat to Sabalenka

The American lost 6-3, 7-6 (3) to Sabelnka in the Madrid final
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Aryna Sabalenka
May 3, 2025

Three-peat for Sabalenka, champion in Madrid

The Belarusian has reached the final in Madrid four times - and won...
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Lorenzo Musetti
May 2, 2025

“Best in the world” – Musetti reflects on close encounter with Draper

The Italian did not think he was too far from the standard set...
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Jack Draper
May 2, 2025

Draper edges high-quality tussle with Musetti to reach Madrid final

The British player is into another Masters 1000 final, this time on clay
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Casper Ruud
May 2, 2025

“I overreacted, but it’s a valid question” – Ruud on exchange with umpire after fan disturbance

Casper Ruud made time to think over his views on fans trying to...
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Jack Draper
May 1, 2025

Draper into Madrid semi-finals and set to break Top 5

Jack Draper beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-0, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the...
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Casper Ruud
May 1, 2025

“I’m back on the hamster wheel” – Ruud opens up on struggles of life on tour

The Norwegian spoke honestly about some of the difficulties of life as a...
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Coco Gauff
May 1, 2025

Gauff into maiden Madrid final, trounces Swiatek

Coco Gauff beat Iga Swiatek to reach the final in Madrid
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Casper Ruud
May 1, 2025

Ruud reaches Madrid semi-finals with straight-sets win over Medvedev

The Norwegian is into the semi-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open
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Jelena Ostapenko
April 25, 2025

Roland-Garros, US Open, Latvia: Everything you always wanted to know about Jelena Ostapenko (but never had time to find out) – updated after early Madrid Open exit

Jelena Ostapenko is one of the most mercurial stars on the WTA Tour....
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