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

March 23, 2021

‘Sexism must not dictate society’s progress’ – Venus’s powerful essay for Vogue

The five-time Wimbledon champion has penned a powerful piece for the famous glossy...
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March 4, 2021

Marcus Willis, Wimbledon hero, announces retirement

Remember the fairytale of the summer of 2016, when a British qualifier reached...
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March 3, 2021

Brady and Medvedev back to earth with a bump after Melbourne heroics

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Zverev Melbourne
March 3, 2021

Zverev crashes out in Rotterdam, Bublik gains career-best win

The third seed crashed out of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament at...
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March 3, 2021

ATP confirm rankings adjustment until August 2021, prize money update

The men's governing body have revealed their plans to adjust rankings in the...
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March 1, 2021

First Top 20 win in two years for Nishikori against Auger-Aliassime

It was a significant win for Kei Nishikori against Felix Auger Aliassime in...
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Jennifer Brady, Australian Open, 2021
February 18, 2021

Jennifer Brady: Foodie, college athlete, Henin fan – 10 things you need to know about the American

Jennifer Brady did not drop a single set en route to the 2020...
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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2021
February 10, 2021

‘Like ice’ – How court speed at the Australian Open has stunned stars for the past decade

Players at the Australian Open have been saying they think these are the...
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February 9, 2021

‘Human error, not system error’ – Why automation is already causing a stir at the Australian Open

With no human line judges in place, technology rules all at the Australian...
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February 3, 2021

All Thursday’s matches cancelled days before Australian Open after detection of COVID case

Tennis Australia has confirmed the cancellation of all matches scheduled on Thursday for...
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January 20, 2021

Who is Craig Tiley, the most under-pressure man in tennis today?

All you need to know about the man who's shouldering the massive burden...
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Ash Barty
January 20, 2021

Ash Barty to make return in star-studded Adelaide exhibition

The women's world No 1 has been added to the field for a...
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January 18, 2021

10 questions about the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters is due to take place in April. Every question...
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Abu Dhabi 2021, Maria Sakkari
January 15, 2021

Invincible Sabalenka, a lucky number, and fresh faces: Reviewing the first week of the 2021 season

The 2021 season started in Abu Dhabi for the women and Antalya and...
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January 14, 2021

Andy Murray tests positive for coronavirus, still hopes to play Australian Open

The former world No 1 is the latest top player to test positive...
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Bouchard Roland Garros 2020
January 10, 2021

Former junior world No 1s and familiar faces like Bouchard: Who’s who in the Australian Open women’s singles qualifying draw

Qualifying for the women's singles at the Australian Open gets under way, with...
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SeybothWild
January 9, 2021

Young guns and well-known veterans: Who’s who in the Australian Open men’s singles qualifying draw

Qualifying for the men's singles at the Australian Open gets under way, with...
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January 9, 2021

Federer would have played Australian Open if he had been fit, says biographer

There have been various stories flying around about the Swiss's plans for 2021...
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January 6, 2021

Nadal v Djokovic, Tsitsipas brothers, father and son Thiem – eight things you need to know about the ATP Cup

The second edition of the ATP Cup, which will take place in Melbourne...
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January 5, 2021

WTA announces schedule for first half of 2021

The WTA have stolen a march on the ATP and announced their provisional...
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Stan Wawrinka Paris Masters 2020
January 5, 2021

Wawrinka, Dimitrov, Kyrgios in ATP Melbourne 2 line-up

A Grand Slam champion joins the field for the Australian Open warm-up in...
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