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

Coco Gauff
July 4, 2024

Coco Gauff: I’m excited to get back on clay at the Olympic Games

Coco Gauff is not thinking about her campaign in Flushing Meadows as a...
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Alejandro Tabilo
July 1, 2024

Chile, Canada, Djokovic: Everything you always wanted to know about Alejandro Tabilo (but never had time to find out) – updated with Mallorca Open title

Alejandro Tabilo is enjoying a breakout year in 2024. Here are the answers...
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Mark Lajal
June 28, 2024

Alcaraz, Wimbledon, Estonia: Everything you always wanted to know about Mark Lajal (but never had time to find out)

Mark Lajal will play Carlos Alcaraz in the first round of Wimbledon 2024....
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Andy Murray
June 27, 2024

Plan to retire at Olympics, doing everything possible to make Wimbledon – Andy Murray

The former world No 1 has given an update on his future plans
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Carlos Alcaraz at Queen's in 2024 (Action Plus/Panoramic)
June 21, 2024

“It’s something bad” – Alcaraz on new shot-clock rule

Carlos Alcaraz was less than impressed by a rule at the Queen's Club
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Novak Djokovic - Novak Djokovic (Action Plus/Panoramic)
June 4, 2024

Djokovic withdraws from Roland-Garros due to knee injury

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland-Garros due to the knee injury that he...
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Iga Swiatek
June 4, 2024

Swiatek on Graf: “It’s nice that anyone would compare me to her”

Iga Swiatek had the chance to talk about one of the all-time superstars...
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Ons Jabeur
June 4, 2024

“Who’s watching tennis at 2am?” Ons Jabeur on Roland-Garros schedule controversy

Ons Jabeur added her name to the list of people criticising the French...
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Alex de Minaur
June 3, 2024

“I’m a clay specialist!” De Minaur thrilled with Roland-Garros progress

Alex de Minaur says his progress on clay is an unexpected development
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Carrie Dunn
June 3, 2024

“I have to take him on Tour” – De Minaur on his biggest fan

Alex de Minaur is celebrating his first quarter-final at Roland-Garros, and is grateful...
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Elina Svitolina
June 3, 2024

“The war in Ukraine is still ongoing” – Svitolina’s hopes for help from Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina hinted to Wimbledon organisers that their help would be appreciated
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Elina Svitolina
June 3, 2024

“My level is there…I’m not getting any younger” – Svitolina on challenges of playing the best

Elina Svitolina talked about being hampered by a physical issue in recent months
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Andrey Rublev
May 31, 2024

“First time I’ve behaved that badly” – Rublev disappointed in conduct and performance

Shortly after an emotional and angry display on court, it was a more...
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Jannik Sinner
May 27, 2024

Sinner brushes off injury concerns: “I only play if I feel 100 per cent”

Jannik Sinner assures the media that he is injury-free if not quite match-fit
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Rafael Nadal
May 27, 2024

“The only question is whether Nadal can stay on court for three hours” – Mouratoglou

The French coach will be commentating on Nadal v Zverev live on France...
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Naomi Osaka
May 25, 2024

“Swiatek and Sabalenka inspire me” – Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka spoke about the two women currently leading the tour
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May 23, 2024

De Minaur, Struff and debutant Musetti join UTS Frankfurt field

Three more players have been added to the UTS Frankfurt line-up this October
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Dominic Thiem
May 22, 2024

Thiem out in second round of Roland-Garros qualifying

Former French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem will not play in the main draw...
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Andre Agassi
May 22, 2024

Agassi to take over as Laver Cup Team World captain from 2025

Andre Agassi will lead Team World against a new Team Europe captain who...
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Coco Gauff
May 16, 2024

“I lost playing the right way” – Gauff on 10th defeat to Swiatek

Coco Gauff admitted she was beaten by a better player in the Rome...
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UTS New York 2024
May 16, 2024

Bublik and Shapovalov confirmed for UTS New York

Two more superstars of tennis have been added to the UTS New York...
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