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).

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Carlos Alcaraz, Miami 2022
April 1, 2022

Alcaraz wins another instant classic over Kecmanovic in Miami quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Miomir Kecmanovic in a three-set thriller at the Miami Masters...
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Naomi Osaka, Miami 2022
April 1, 2022

Osaka beats Bencic in Miami to reach first final in 13 months

Naomi Osaka is through to the Miami final after beating Belinda Bencic in...
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Hubert Hurkacz Miami
March 31, 2022

Defending champion Hurkacz beats Medvedev to make return trip to semi-finals

Hubert Hurkacz is back in the Miami semis after defeating Daniil Medvedev in...
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Taylor Fritz, Indian Wells 2022
March 21, 2022

Fritz captures biggest title in Indian Wells, hands Nadal first loss in 2022

Following in Cameron Norrie's 2021 footsteps, Taylor Fritz became the second consecutive surprise...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, Indian Wells 2022
March 20, 2022

Nadal stays perfect in 2022 by holding off Alcaraz in Indian Wells semi-finals

In a must-see all-Spanish semi-final on Saturday in Indian Wells, veteran Rafael Nadal...
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Taylor Fritz returns a shot against Jaume Munar of Spain during the 2022 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California.
March 20, 2022

Fritz stays on fire in Indian Wells, beats Rublev to reach first Masters 1000 final

Taylor Fritz is an Indian Wells finalist -- and it really shouldn't come...
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Taylor Fritz returns a shot against Jaume Munar of Spain during the 2022 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California.
March 19, 2022

Fritz back in Indian Wells semi-finals with three-set win over Kecmanovic

The Indian Wells semi-final lineup is set after Taylor Fritz beat Miomir Kecmanovic...
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Andrey Rublev Davis Cup final 2021
March 18, 2022

Rublev stays red hot, routs Dimitrov in Indian Wells quarter-finals

The three hottest players on the ATP Tour are all through to the...
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Rafael Nadal, Indian Wells 2022
March 18, 2022

Nadal too tough mentally, battles past Kyrgios in three sets to reach Indian Wells semis

Rafael Nadal remained undefeated this year by beating Nick Kyrgios in the quarter-finals...
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March 18, 2022

Badosa back in Indian Wells semi-finals, will go up against Sakkari

Paula Badosa and Maria Sakkari will go head-to-head in the Indian Wells semis...
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Simona Halep Indian Wells 2021
March 17, 2022

Halep, Swiatek hurry into Indian Wells semi-finals

Simona Halep will go up against Iga Swiatek in the Indian Wells semi-finals...
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Andrey Rublev
March 17, 2022

Rublev extends winning streak to 12 matches, awaits Dimitrov in quarter-finals

Andrey Rublev is three wins away from a third consecutive title on the...
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Nick Kyrgios (AUS) hits a forehand during the BNP Paribas Open on March 11, 2022 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells,
March 17, 2022

Nadal wins, Kyrgios gets walkover to set up quarter-final showdown

Rafael Nadal battled past Reilly Opelka at the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday...
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Paula Badosa at the 2021 BNP Paribas Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament in Indian Wells
March 16, 2022

Holder Badosa beats Fernandez to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

Paula Badosa, who is seeking a second straight Indian Wells title, defeated Leylah...
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Grigor Dimitrov - Indian Wells
March 16, 2022

Dimitrov continues to capitalize on opportunity left by Djokovic

Grigor Dimitrov moved into a seeded spot at the bottom of the Indian...
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Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning his round of 16 match against Spain's Pablo Andujar at the Abierto Mexicano in Acapulco
March 15, 2022

Medvedev, Rublev, and other Russians potentially face Wimbledon ban

The UK government is in talks with the All England Club regarding the...
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Jenson Brooksby
March 15, 2022

Brooksby befuddles Tsitsipas to continue day of upsets in Indian Wells

Jenson Brooksby came back from a set down to topple Stefanos Tsitsipas at...
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Daniil Medvedev
March 15, 2022

Medvedev intent on getting back to No 1 ranking after losing to Monfils

There will be a new No 1 in the men's game following the...
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Rafael Nadal
March 15, 2022

Nadal raises level — a little bit — to get past Evans in Indian Wells

Rafael Nadal is through to the last 16 in Indian Wells after beating...
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March 9, 2022

Nadal eyes fourth Indian Wells title, tries to remain undefeated in 2022

Rafael Nadal awaits either Sebastian Korda or a qualifier in his Indian Wells...
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Novak Djokovic, Dubai 2022
March 9, 2022

Indian Wells draw ceremony includes Djokovic, while Nadal lands in Medvedev half

It remains to be seen if Novak Djokovic remains in the Indian Wells...
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