
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

September 9, 2022
Swiatek on overcoming obstacles: “Winning when I’m not feeling perfectly, it’s the best kind of thing”
It has not been easy, but Iga Swiatek is through to the US...

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September 9, 2022
Swiatek uses late surge to get past Sabalenka in US Open semis
It will be Iga Swiatek vs Ons Jabeur for the US Open title...

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September 9, 2022
Jabeur comparing US Open final to Wimbledon: “It feels more real”
Ons Jabeur says the experience of reaching a first final at Wimbledon should...

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September 9, 2022
Jabeur ends Garcia’s run to book her spot in second straight Grand Slam final
The Tunisian made yet more history for her country, Africa and Arab tennis...

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September 8, 2022
Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in US Open quarter-final five-set instant classic
Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 in a US...

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September 8, 2022
Swiatek carries hot streak against top-10 opponents into US Open semi-finals against Sabalenka
Iga Swiatek defeated yet another top-10 opponent in straight sets when she beat...

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September 8, 2022
Swiatek holds off Pegula to reach US Open semi-finals
Iga Swiatek beats Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Wednesday at the US...

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September 8, 2022
Tiafoe after reaching US Open semis: “Because of Frances Tiafoe there are a lot of people of colour playing tennis”
With each win at the US Open, Frances Tiafoe is doing big things...

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September 7, 2022
Khachanov upsets a “devastated” Kyrgios in five sets in US Open quarter-finals
Karen Khachanov outlasts Nick Kyrgios in five sets on Tuesday to reach the...

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September 7, 2022
Jabeur perfect against Garcia as rivalry continues from juniors into US Open semi-finals
The rivalry between Ons Jabeur and Caroline Garcia goes back to their junior...

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September 7, 2022
Aged 28 and into US Open semis, Garcia finally overcoming pressure of expectations
Caroline Garcia is through to her first Grand Slam semi-final after beating Coco...

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September 7, 2022
Garcia remains red hot, beats Gauff to reach US Open semi-finals
Caroline Garcia defeats Coco Gauff in straight sets during quarter-final action at the...

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August 22, 2022
Coric completes improbable Cincinnati run with title, beating Tsitsipas
Borna Coric is a Masters 1000 champion for the first time after defeating...

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August 21, 2022
Tsitsipas takes out Medvedev, sets up Cincinnati final against Coric
Stefanos Tsitsipas scores a rare win over Daniil Medvedev in the Cincinnati semi-finals...

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August 21, 2022
Coric’s improbable Cincinnati run continues into final
Borna Coric beat Cameron Norrie in straight sets in a rain-delayed match on...

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August 20, 2022
Tsitsipas holds off Isner, sets up Medvedev showdown in Cincinnati
Stefanos Tsitsipas edged out John Isner in three sets on Friday afternoon at...

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August 19, 2022
Medvedev marches past Fritz into Cincinnati semi-finals
Daniil Medvedev defeats Taylor Fritz in straight sets on Friday at the Cincinnati...

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August 19, 2022
Auger-Aliassime comes back to beat Sinner in Cincinnati
Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Jannik Sinner 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-1 on Thursday night in Cincinnati....

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August 19, 2022
Pegula takes out Raducanu to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals
Jessica Pegula was too good for Emma Raducanu on Thursday in Cincinnati, as...

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August 18, 2022
Keys upsets world No 1 Swiatek in Cincinnati third round
Madison Keys takes out top seed Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-4 at the Cincinnati...

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August 18, 2022
Medvedev sets up meeting with Fritz in Cincinnati quarter-finals
Daniil Medvedev gets past Denis Shapovalov in two tight sets at the Cincinnati...

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