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

Anhelina Kalinina Wimbledon 2022
June 27, 2022

Ukraine’s Kalinina: “The more I win, the more I can help people back at home”

The Ukrainian reminded the world watching Wimbledon that the war in her homeland...
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Alison Riske
June 27, 2022

Riske is Wimbledon’s first match winner of 2022, beats In-Albon

The American was the first player through to the second round
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Serena Williams
June 27, 2022

Bartoli: “Serena will be disappointed if she doesn’t win Wimbledon”

In the most recent episode of Match Points, pundit Marion Bartoli shared her...
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Eye of the coach #58
June 24, 2022

Eye of the Coach #58: Let coaches coach – it’ll be great for the show

Patrick Mouratoglou reacts to the big news in the ATP Tour this week...
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Novak Djokovic
June 24, 2022

Wimbledon men’s singles draw: All eyes on Djokovic v Alcaraz in the quarters

Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray, Jannik Sinner and Stan Wawrinka are all in the...
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Nick Kyrgios
June 23, 2022

Off-court coaching: the opponents get vocal

The announcement that the ATP will be trialling coaching has polarised opinion
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic
June 20, 2022

Nadal, Djokovic set to play exclusive London exhibition – all the details

Two of the Big Three will be playing at a grass-court exhibition in...
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Cori Gauff and Ons Jabeur, Berlin, 2022
June 19, 2022

WTA rankings: Coco’s career high, Ons on the up

The Tunisian is the week's big winner - a title and a new...
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Hubert Hurkacz
June 19, 2022

ATP rankings: Hurkacz on the rise, Medvedev stretches lead at the top

Not too many changes at the top of the rankings, but some interesting...
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Beatriz Haddad Maia
June 19, 2022

Haddad Maia extends grass-court streak, lifts trophy in Birmingham with Zhang walkover

Two titles in a row for Beatriz Haddad Maia in England
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Ons Jabeur
June 19, 2022

Jabeur lifts trophy in Berlin after Bencic injury

The two friends were sad to end their match with a walkover and...
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Matteo Berrettini
June 19, 2022

‘It gives me goosebumps’ – Berrettini defends Queen’s crown

The Italian is looking in good form ahead of Wimbledon
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Hubert Hurkacz
June 19, 2022

Hurkacz wins Halle title, trounces Medvedev

Hubert Hurkacz put in one of the most impressive performances of his career...
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Beatriz Haddad Maia
June 19, 2022

Haddad Maia sets up Birmingham final against doubles partner Zhang, beats Halep

The Brazilian is putting together an incredible streak ahead of Wimbledon
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Richard Krajicek and Tim van Rijthoven
June 19, 2022

Exclusive: ‘Mentality is the most important thing’ – Richard Krajicek on surprise champion Tim van Rijthoven and more

In an exclusive chat, the former Wimbledon champion casts his eye over the...
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Naomi Osaka
June 18, 2022

Naomi Osaka out of Wimbledon

Her ongoing problem with her Achilles has forced her out of the year's...
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Rafael Nadal
June 17, 2022

“I’m going to be a father!” Nadal confirms baby news

Some more wonderful news coming out of Rafael Nadal's latest press conference
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Rafael Nadal
June 17, 2022

Confirmed: Nadal plans to play Wimbledon… and the US Open

The news everyone has been waiting for
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Wimbledon crowd
June 15, 2022

17 questions about Wimbledon 2022: Russian ban, People’s Sunday, Serena Williams

Known for being the most traditional of Grand Slams, Wimbledon has some changes...
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Daniil Medvedev and Patrick Rafter
June 13, 2022

Why Daniil Medvedev is always happy to be world No 1 – no matter how long it lasts

The new world No 1 isn't the type to count days on a...
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Andy Murray
June 10, 2022

Master of grass Murray rids himself of bad Tsitsipas memories – maybe just in time for Wimbledon

Andy Murray returns to the scene of his greatest glories at the end...
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