Ricky Dimon
Ricky Dimon is a freelance sports writer who covers just about every sport, but his first love is tennis. He has been an avid tennis fan since he started going to the U.S. Open with his dad in 1999. He plays competitively at home in Atlanta, Ga. and also coaches the girls tennis team at his high school. Ricky joined the Tennis Majors team in July of 2020. In addition to his work with TM, he runs his own website (The Grandstand) and you may know him from his enthusiasm for posting on Twitter (@Dimonator).
Latest articles
June 6, 2023
Djokovic once again proves why he is the tiebreak king — at Roland-Garros and everywhere else
Novak Djokovic explains his mentality in tiebreaks and how it allows him to...
Ricky Dimon
June 6, 2023
Djokovic overcomes Khachanov to book spot in Roland-Garros semi-finals
Novak Djokovic defeated Karen Khachanov in four sets on Tuesday at Roland-Garros. Djokovic...
Ricky Dimon
June 6, 2023
Rune hoping for “less drama” in Roland-Garros quarter-final rematch with Ruud
It's Casper Ruud vs. Holger Rune in the French Open quarter-finals. Does that...
Ricky Dimon
June 5, 2023
From loss to Rublev in Melbourne to Paris ecstasy: How young Rune learned to win a five-set match
A tough loss in Australia earlier this season may have been a factor...
Ricky Dimon
June 5, 2023
Sorribes Tormo on Roland-Garros doubles default: “I really think we didn’t do anything wrong”
After receiving criticism for her opponents' default in doubles on Sunday, Sara Sorribes...
Ricky Dimon
April 2, 2023
Miami champion Kvitova back in top 10 for first time since September of 2021
Petra Kvitova will be back in the top 10 of the WTA rankings...
Ricky Dimon
April 1, 2023
Kvitova captures first Miami title, denies Rybakina the Sunshine Double
Petra Kvitova won the Miami Open on Saturday, defeating Indian Wells champion Elena...
Ricky Dimon
April 1, 2023
Alcaraz following Miami loss to Sinner: “I feel something different about the crowd when I play against Jannik”
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played another amazing match against each other --...
Ricky Dimon
April 1, 2023
Sinner comeback in Miami semi-finals ends Alcaraz’s hopes for Sunshine Double
Carlos Alcaraz's title defense in Miami comes to an end with a three-set...
Ricky Dimon
April 1, 2023
Kvitova not thrilled about Wimbledon reversing Russian ban: “I’m just still a bit on the Ukrainian side of this”
Petra Kvitova was asked following her Miami semi-final victory about Wimbledon's change to...
Ricky Dimon
March 29, 2023
Pegula saves two match points to outlast Potapova in Miami quarter-finals
Jessica Pegula prevailed in three sets over Anastasia Potapova on Tuesday in Miami....
Ricky Dimon
March 29, 2023
Alcaraz, Sinner continue on collision course for rematch at Miami Open
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were both ruthless in round four of the...
Ricky Dimon
March 28, 2023
Emotional Eubanks guarantees top 100 for first time: “It’s a big deal”
Christopher Eubanks reached the fourth round of the Miami Masters on Monday, but...
Cédric Rouquette
March 28, 2023
Auger-Aliassime, Hurkacz crash out of Miami as Medvedev’s half of draw opens even wider
Felix Auger-Aliassime lost to Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Masters on Monday, while...
Ricky Dimon
March 20, 2023
Alcaraz vs. Medvedev: Head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry (updated after Indian Wells final)
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev met in the Indian Wells final on Sunday...
Ricky Dimon
March 20, 2023
Medvedev after getting rocked by Alcaraz in Indian Wells final: “Carlos is deservedly world No 1”
Novak Djokovic's frequent absences have impacted the ATP rankings, but Daniil Medvedev said...
Ricky Dimon
March 20, 2023
Indian Wells winner Rybakina joins Sabalenka in setting sights on No 1 ranking
Elena Rybakina admitted on Sunday that her ultimate goal is becoming No 1...
Ricky Dimon
March 20, 2023
Medvedev meets his match as Alcaraz returns to No 1 with Indian Wells title
Carlos Alcaraz crushed Daniil Medvedev in straight sets (6-3, 6-2) in the Indian...
Ricky Dimon
March 19, 2023
Ruthless Rybakina takes Indian Wells title over mistake-prone Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina is the champion of the Indian Wells WTA 1000 after beating...
Ricky Dimon
March 19, 2023
Miami Open WTA draw: Swiatek, Rybakina on another collision course
The WTA draw for the Miami Open was revealed on Sunday afternoon. World...
Ricky Dimon
March 19, 2023
Alcaraz on No 1 ranking: “I will try not to think about that”
Carlos Alcaraz will regain the No 1 ranking from Novak Djokovic if he...
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