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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Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian Open 2024
March 1, 2025

With three finals already in 2025, Auger-Aliassime sets sights on reaching the top

Felix Auger-Aliassime has already captured two ATP titles in 2025 and he will...
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Griekspoor, US Open, 2024
February 28, 2025

Griekspoor on match-point saves in Dubai: “How am I even still in this tournament?”

Tallon Griekpoor saved match points in two different rounds on his way to...
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Daniil Medvedev, Rotterdam, 2025
February 28, 2025

Medvedev blasts ATP for slow balls following Dubai loss to Griekspoor

Daniil Medvedev called for a new rule involving ball changes following his loss...
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Federico Coria, 2024
February 26, 2025

Tuesday play in Santiago halted as Chile declares state of emergency following blackout

Tuesday competition at the ATP 250 tournament in Santiago was suspended on Tuesday...
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Petra Kvitova at the United Cup 2023
February 26, 2025

Burrage after beating Kvitova : “She’s the same player that she was when she was on tour 17 months ago”

Jodie Burrage was impressed with Petra Kvitova's level in their Austin showdown on...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas European Open 2023
February 26, 2025

De Minaur, Tsitsipas confirm respective plans for mixed doubles at US Open

While participating at this week's ATP 500 in Dubai, Alex de Minaur and...
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Toni Nadal
February 25, 2025

Toni Nadal joins Sinner debate : “I’m against the sanction”

Toni Nadal is not in favor of Jannik Sinner's current suspension from tennis,...
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Andrey Rublev, Madrid Open, 2024
February 25, 2025

Doha champ Rublev on mental state : “I’m not in a good or bad place, but I’m not feeling any more stress”

Andrey Rublev, who won the Doha title this past week, talked about his...
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Baez, Hamburg, 2024
February 24, 2025

Baez extends ATP finals winning streak to six with triumph at Rio Open

Sebastian Baez beat Alexandre Muller in straight sets in Sunday's Rio de Janeiro...
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BAEZ_RIO_2025
February 23, 2025

Brilliant Baez beats Muller, goes back-to-back at Rio Open

Sebastian Baez cruised to a second consecutive title in Rio de Janeiro with...
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Rafael Nadal retires at the 2024 Davis Cup
February 23, 2025

French Tennis Federation planning epic Rafael Nadal tribute at Roland-Garros

The FFT is planning a big ceremony for Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros later...
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Alex de Minaur, 2025 Australian Open
February 23, 2025

De Minaur hot heading into Dubai, but not satisfied : “I still believe I’ve got more in the tank”

Alex de Minaur has been one of the best players on tour in...
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Casper Ruud, Dallas 2025
February 21, 2025

Ruud replaces Sinner at upcoming MGM Rewards Slam in Las Vegas

Jannik Sinner will not play in an upcoming exhibition event in Las Vegas...
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Carlos Alcaraz
February 21, 2025

Alcaraz encouraged by Doha performance despite loss to Lehecka

Carlos Alcaraz still feels fine about his game after losing to Jiri Lehecka...
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Mirra Andreeva, Australian Open, 2024
February 21, 2025

Andreeva points to mental improvements following Dubai victory over Swiatek

Mirra Andreeva was especially pleased with her mental performance during her straight-set win...
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Jack Draper, Australian Open, 2025
February 20, 2025

Draper overcomes Berrettini to reach Doha semi-finals

Jack Draper came back from a set down to beat Matteo Berrettini in...
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Joao Fonseca
February 20, 2025

Fonseca points to mental fatigue for Rio Open loss, Indian Wells main draw awaits

Joao Fonseca struggled in a Rio de Janeiro first-round loss to Alexandre Muller...
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Ben Shelton
February 20, 2025

Zverev, Dimitrov, Tiafoe and Shelton among singles players in Indian Wells doubles field

The BNP Paribas Open announced its initial doubles entry list on Tuesday. Among...
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Novak Djokovic retires with injury at the 2025 Australian Open
February 19, 2025

Djokovic praises Berrettini, downplays any injury issue following Doha loss

The Serb was beaten by Berrettini in his first match since retiring from...
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Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon, 2022
February 19, 2025

Osaka, Raducanu headline entry list for new WTA Queen’s Club event

The WTA Tour is going back to Queen's Club in London this summer...
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Lorenzo Musetti US Open 2023
February 18, 2025

Musetti joins Rune in withdrawing from Rio Open

Lorenzo Musetti is out of the Rio Open due to a calf injury...
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