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
February 14, 2021
Karatsev continues run with comeback from two sets down against Auger-Aliassime
Aslan Karatsev is through to the quarter-finals in his first Grand Slam main...
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February 14, 2021
Serena survives hard-hitting thriller against Sabalenka
Serena Williams battles past Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday afternoon to reach the quarter-finals...
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February 14, 2021
Osaka saves two match points to beat Mugurza, will meet Hsieh in quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka overcomes Garbine Muguruza in a three-set thriller at the Australian Open...
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February 12, 2021
Victoria going into Stage 4 lockdown, Australian Open to continue without fans
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Friday a five-day "circuit-breaker" lockdown for the...
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February 12, 2021
Osaka, Muguruza, Halep sprint into fourth round: Women’s 2021 Australian Open Day 5
Day five of the 2020 Australian Open saw victories for Serena Williams, Simona...
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February 10, 2021
Serena, Osaka cruise, Andreescu, Kvitova out: Women’s 2021 Australian Open Day 3
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka continued their impressive starts to the Australian Open...
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February 10, 2021
Djokovic battles, Thiem, Kyrgios reach round three: Men’s 2021 Australian Open Day 3
All you need to know about 2021 Australian Open Day 3 action, with...
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February 10, 2021
Andreescu goes down to Hsieh in Australian Open second round
Bianca Andreescu's comeback from injury hits a roadbump with a loss to Hsieh...
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February 8, 2021
Shapovalov fends off Sinner in five-setter to end Australian Open Day 1
Denis Shapovalov survives a stern test from Great Ocean Road Open champion Jannik...
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February 8, 2021
Paire blasts tournament organization following first-round loss at Australian Open
Benoit Paire was not happy with Tennis Australia after losing to Egor Gerasimov...
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February 7, 2021
2021 ATP Cup final: Russia rolls to title behind singles stars Rublev and Medvedev
Fabio Fognini took only three games in total against Andrey Rublev as Russia...
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February 7, 2021
ATP 250 finals: Evans wins first title, Sinner survives all-Italian affair
Both Dan Evans and Felix Auger-Aliassime were searching for their first ATP title...
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February 6, 2021
Barty halts Muguruza hot streak, Mertens also captures WTA 500 title
Ashleigh Barty beat Gargine Mugurza in the final of the Yarra Valley Classic...
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February 5, 2021
Australian Open women’s draw: Bottom half loaded with Grand Slam champions
Ash Barty may headline the Australian Open women's singles draw as the top...
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February 5, 2021
ATP Cup – Germany eliminate holders Serbia to set up Russia semi-finals
Holders Serbia are out of the ATP Cup after losing to Germany in...
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February 5, 2021
Australian Open men’s draw: Djokovic, Thiem in same half; Shapovalov-Sinner first round
The 2021 Australian Open men's singles draw ceremony was held on Friday afternoon...
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February 5, 2021
Wawrinka wins but then withdraws from Great Ocean Road Open
All you need to know about ATP 250 Day 4 action, with the...
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February 5, 2021
Injured Serena pulls out of Yarra Valley Classic, Osaka marches on
Serena Williams showed her fighting spirit with a fine win over Danielle Collins...
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February 3, 2021
Positive Covid-19 case at Grand Hyatt hotel could put players back in isolation
A positive Covid-19 test for a hotel staff worker at the Grand Hyatt...
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February 3, 2021
Alcaraz takes down top-seeded Goffin at Great Ocean Road Open
Remember the name: Carlos Alcaraz. The 17-year-old Spaniard is through to the round...
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January 18, 2021
Djokovic requests new and improved quarantine conditions, gets denied
Novak Djokovic has called for improved treatment of the players who are in...
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