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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Petra Kvitova, with 2023 Miami trophy
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...
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Miami 2023
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 --...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami 2023
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...
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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...
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Jessica Pegula at the 2023 Miami Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament
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....
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2023
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...
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Christopher Eubanks' emotion, 2023
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...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime, Miami 2023
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...
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Alcaraz and Medvedev
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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Daniil Medvedev, Indian Wells 2023
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...
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Elena Ryakina, Indian Wells 2023
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...
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Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2023
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...
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Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, Indian Wells 2023
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...
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Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek, Indian Wells 2023
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...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2023
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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Daniil Medvedev, Indian Wells 2023
March 19, 2023

Medvedev hopes to join elite company with fourth title in a row

Daniil Medvedev is already making some history with three straight titles and now...
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Iga Swiatek during the BNP Paribas Open on March 11, 2023 in Indian Wells
March 18, 2023

Swiatek “not feeling 100 percent physically” in loss to Rybakina

Iga Swiatek said that a rib issue bothered her during Friday's loss to...
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Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek, Indian Wells 2023
March 18, 2023

Rybakina routs Swiatek to set up Indian Wells final against Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek for the second time this season with a...
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Aryna Sabalenka during the BNP Paribas Open on March 14, 2023
March 18, 2023

Sabalenka stays calm despite 39-minute delay before semi-final match

The Indian Wells semi-final between Aryna Sabalenka and Maria Sakkari was delayed by...
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Maria Sakkari, Indian Wells 2023
March 16, 2023

Sakkari: “Today was one of the best comebacks of my life”

Maria Sakkari battled out of a huge hole to beat Petra Kvitova in...
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Daniil Medvedev, Indian Wells 2023
March 16, 2023

Medvedev feels he is “in the zone” even if he “couldn’t move well on the warm-up”

It hasn't been easy, but Daniil Medvedev is through to the semi-finals of...
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