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

Andrey Rublev at the 2023 ATP Monte Carlo Masters
March 29, 2025

Rublo, Monte-Carlo, Davis Cup, Vicente: Everything you always wanted to know about Andrey Rublev (but never had time to find out) – updated with news of Marat Safin joining coaching team

Andrey Rublev has established himself as a regular fixture in the men's top...
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Andre Rublev, Madrid Open, 2024
March 25, 2025

Dates, tickets, former champions: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open (but never had time to find out)

Find out all you need to know about the Mutua Madrid Open
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Tim Henman
March 25, 2025

Tim Henman named vice-captain of Team Europe for Laver Cup

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Grigor Dimitrov, Indian Wells 2025
March 23, 2025

“Defending a lot of points doesn’t scare me!” – former finalist Dimitrov

The Bulgarian dismissed suggestions that he might be thinking about defending the haul...
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Novak Djokovic in Miami
March 23, 2025

Djokovic predicts future hybrid of racquet sports…and a world championship

The former world No 1 is as always keen on innovation in order...
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Alexander Zverev of Germany looks towards his box during the quarter finals match against Francisco Cerundolo at IEB Argentina Open 2025 at Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club February 14, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo by Camilla Stolen, Imago Buenos Aires Argentina L1120683
March 22, 2025

“Players and tours should unite, not fight” – Alexander Zverev on ATP and PTPA conflict

The German is on the ATP player council and wants to see all...
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Carlos Alcaraz and David Goffin (Julien Nouet for Tennis Majors)
March 22, 2025

“A night I’ll remember”: Goffin reflects on how he shocked Alcaraz

The Belgian notched a prestigious victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the round of...
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Carlos Alcaraz in Miami
March 22, 2025

Alcaraz, out in Miami opener: “I didn’t play well and I didn’t feel well”

The Spaniard lost to David Goffin after winning the first set (5-7, 6-4,...
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Ben Shelton, Australian Open 2025
March 19, 2025

American, Phone Celebration, Father, The Mountain: Everything you always wanted to know about Ben Shelton (but never had time to ask) – updated after girlfriend Trinity Rodman reveal

Ben Shelton has reached semi-finals of the 2023 US Open and 2025 Australian...
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Tennis : Wimbledon 2023 - Angleterre - Alejandro Davidovich Fokina - Espagne
March 2, 2025

Djokovic, Wimbledon juniors, Real Madrid, cats: Everything you always wanted to know about Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (but never had time to find out) – updated after run to 2025 Acapulco final

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina caught the eye with a famous win over Novak Djokovic...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime - UTS 2
February 28, 2025

Canada, Fontang, Davis Cup, Madrid: Everything you always wanted to know about Felix Auger-Aliassime (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Dubai final

Find out everything you need to know about the Canadian tennis star Felix...
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Barbora Krejcikova - Wimbledon 2024
February 28, 2025

Czech, Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, Doubles, Novotna: Everything you always wanted to know about Barbora Krejcikova (but never had time to find out) – updated with ongoing injury concerns

Barbora Krejcikova has won 12 Grand Slam titles in all, including the 2021...
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Mirra Andreeva
February 22, 2025

“I would like to thank me”: 17-year-old Andreeva wins Dubai title

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Alexander Zverev, Australian Open, 2025
February 20, 2025

Zverev and Shelton to play at 2025 Laver Cup

Captains Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah have announced the second players in their...
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Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek
February 14, 2025

Swiatek v Gauff: Head to head, stats, quotes, everything you need to know about their rivalry – updated with 2025 United Cup meeting

Two of the biggest stars of women’s tennis share a burgeoning rivalry. Here’s...
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Iga Swiatek
January 22, 2025

“Ruthlessness is not my goal” – Swiatek shrugs off negativity

Emma Navarro said the world No 2 was ruthless; Swiatek herself was not...
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Iga Swiatek
January 22, 2025

“If there was a better option, tennis would use it” – Swiatek on video review

Iga Swiatek beat Emma Navarro in straight sets but it was not without...
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January 22, 2025

Alert: Shelton into Australian Open semi-finals

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Aryna Sabalenka
January 21, 2025

Sabalenka reaches Australian Open semi-final despite dropping set

Sabalenka will face Paula Badosa in the semi-final
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January 20, 2025

Rune v Sinner: Match-up, stats, track record, everything you need to know (updated after their 2025 Australian Open encounter)

All you need to know about the rivalry between Holger Rune and Jannik...
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January 19, 2025

Djokovic refuses on-court interview after host broadcaster “mockery”

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is awaiting an apology
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