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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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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Paola Badosa, Indian Wells 2021
March 8, 2022

Defending champion Badosa in brutal section of Indian Wells draw

Paula Badosa won't have an easy path through the draw if she wants...
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Peng Shuai
November 14, 2021

WTA expresses “deep concern” at reports Chinese player Peng Shuai is missing

Chinese veteran Peng Shuai has not been seen in more than a week...
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Aryna Sabalenka, WTA Finals 2021
November 14, 2021

Sabalenka overcomes Swiatek, Badosa secures semi-final spot

Aryna Sabalenka keeps her WTA Finals hopes alive with a three-set win over...
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Paola Badosa, WTA Finals 2021
November 14, 2021

Badosa improves to 2-0 at WTA Finals with straight-set defeat of Sakkari

Paula Badosa battles past Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Saturday for her...
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Carlos Alcaras, Masters NextGen 2021
November 13, 2021

Alcaraz wins Next Gen ATP Finals by beating Korda in straight sets

Carlos Alcaraz is the fourth champion of the Next Gen ATP Finals after...
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Anett Kontaveit
November 12, 2021

Red-hot Kontaveit first into semis of WTA Finals following rout of Pliskova

Anett Kontaveit is already through to the last four at the WTA's year-end...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Masters Next Gen Milan 2021
November 12, 2021

Alcaraz advances to Next Gen ATP finals title match against Korda

Carlos Alcaraz makes quick work of Sebastian Baez in the semis of Next...
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November 12, 2021

Paul takes down Tiafoe to reach first ATP final in Stockholm against Shapovalov

Tommy Paul is through to his first career ATP final after beating Frances...
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Maria Sakkari Kremlin Cup QF 2021
November 11, 2021

Sakkari soars over Swiatek in their debut appearances at WTA Finals

Maria Sakkari makes quick work of Iga Swiatek during round-robin competition on Thursday...
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November 11, 2021

Korda cruises past Musetti, semi-final lineup at Next Gen ATP Finals is set

Sebastian Korda rounds out the semi-final lineup in Milan with a straight-set win...
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Fed Cup
November 1, 2021

Schedule, teams, name, venue: 10 questions about the Billie Jean King Cup

Previously known as the Fed Cup, this women's team competition was renamed the...
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Andy Murr
October 21, 2021

Tiafoe has high praise for Murray, who will meet Schwartzman on Thursday

Frances Tiafoe had nothing but praise for Andy Murray as the American took...
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