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

Aryna Sabalenka
November 4, 2024

Sabalenka saves three set points against Paolini, through to semi-finals in Riyadh

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November 3, 2024

Paris champion Zverev on how to reach world No 1: “You have to win Grand Slams”

The German hinted that he has plans to win Slams and reach the...
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Coco Gauff
November 3, 2024

Gauff beats Pegula to begin quest for WTA Finals title

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November 3, 2024

Zverev crushes Humbert in Paris Masters final

The German won in straight sets (6-2, 6-2) to claim his second Masters...
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Iga Swiatek
November 3, 2024

Swiatek returns to action with WTA Finals round-robin win over Krejcikova

The Pole is back and looking to defend her crown
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Richard Gasquet and Rafael Nadal
October 29, 2024

“Look him up on Google!” Gasquet fed up with Nadal questions

After his final match at the Rolex Paris Masters, the Frenchman had this...
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Lorenzo Musetti
October 19, 2024

Musetti wins in sudden death against Struff to complete clean sweep

The Illusionist came from two quarters down to beat the German
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Thanasi Kokkinakis
October 19, 2024

Kokkinakis reaches UTS Frankfurt Final Four with sudden-death win over Shapovalov

The debutant's amazing run in Frankfurt continued
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Denis Shapovalov at UTS Frankfurt
October 19, 2024

All possibilities still open as Shapo gets maiden UTS win, beating Thiem

All four players in Group A are able to qualify for the Final...
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Team World win Laver Cup 2023
September 22, 2024

Federer, Alcaraz, Team Europe, Team World: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2024 Laver Cup – updated with winner

Berlin hosted the seventh edition of the Laver Cup. Here’s all you need...
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September 11, 2024

Eye of the Coach #95: Emotional Alcaraz needs to refresh mentally after US Open

The French coach says that Carlos Alcaraz needs to take time to ensure...
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UTS Guadalajara 2025
September 8, 2024

Guadalajara first stop for UTS Tour in 2025

The UTS Tour makes its first stop in Latin America to open 2025
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Jannik Sinner, US Open 2024
September 7, 2024

Grueling second set helps propel Sinner past Draper and into first US Open final

Jannik Sinner survived two extremely physical sets and then put away Jack Draper...
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Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula
September 6, 2024

US Open finalists Sabalenka and Pegula prove power of positivity

The world No 2 has been in fine form, but don't count out...
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Jannik Sinner
August 20, 2024

Sinner cleared of any fault or negligence by ITIA tribunal in bizarre case

Sinner successfully immediately appealed two provisional suspensions and has now been cleared of...
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Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, Madrid 2024
August 18, 2024

Swiatek v Sabalenka: Match-up, stats, track record, everything you need to know – updated after Cincinnati semis

Everything you need to know about the rivalry between Iga Swiatek and Aryna...
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Denis Shapovalov
August 6, 2024

“Shocked and disappointed” – Shapovalov on controversial Washington disqualification

The Canadian spoke out following his disqualification on match point at the weekend
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Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner
August 6, 2024

“The last thing he needed to accomplish” – Sinner on Djokovic’s golden glory

He may have missed out on the Olympic Games but the world No...
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Zheng Qinwen
August 3, 2024

Zheng Qinwen seals historic gold medal for China

Zheng's gold medal is China's first-ever in the Olympic Games tennis competitions
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Ebden and Peers
August 3, 2024

Australians Ebden and Peers win gold in thrilling men’s doubles

The Australians are on top of the podium after winning the men's doubles
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Lorenzo Musetti
August 1, 2024

Musetti knocks out defending Olympic champion Zverev

Lorenzo Musetti's quest for Olympic gold continues in Paris
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