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 8, 2023
Swiatek praises Roland-Garros final opponent Muchova : “I really like her game; she’s a player who can do anything”
Iga Swiatek looks ahead to her Roland-Garros final showdown against Karolina Muchova, who...
Ricky Dimon
June 8, 2023
Muchova perfect (5-0) against players ranked in top three heading into Roland-Garros final against Swiatek
Karolina Muchova is undefeated during her career against players ranked in the top...
Ricky Dimon
June 8, 2023
Swiatek battles past Haddad Maia, into Roland-Garros final against Muchova
Iga Swiatek held off Beatriz Haddad Maia in a second-set tiebreak to wrap...
Ricky Dimon
June 8, 2023
Despite Roland-Garros loss, Sabalenka looks ahead confidently with visa to play Wimbledon
Aryna Sabalenka lost in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday but remains confident...
Ricky Dimon
June 7, 2023
Djokovic, Alcaraz have exact same thoughts on blockbuster matchup: “If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best”
It will be Carlos Alcaraz versus Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals....
Ricky Dimon
June 6, 2023
Alcaraz takes care of Tsitsipas, earns place in Roland-Garros semi-finals against Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz made quick work of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open quarter-finals...
Ricky Dimon
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...
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