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
February 5, 2021
Wawrinka wins but then withdraws from Great Ocean Road Open
All you need to know about ATP 250 Day 4 action, with the...
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February 5, 2021
Injured Serena pulls out of Yarra Valley Classic, Osaka marches on
Serena Williams showed her fighting spirit with a fine win over Danielle Collins...
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February 3, 2021
Positive Covid-19 case at Grand Hyatt hotel could put players back in isolation
A positive Covid-19 test for a hotel staff worker at the Grand Hyatt...
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February 3, 2021
Alcaraz takes down top-seeded Goffin at Great Ocean Road Open
Remember the name: Carlos Alcaraz. The 17-year-old Spaniard is through to the round...
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January 18, 2021
Djokovic requests new and improved quarantine conditions, gets denied
Novak Djokovic has called for improved treatment of the players who are in...
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December 9, 2020
Osaka named among SI’s Sportspersons of the Year – An honor special for so many reasons
Naomi Osaka is one of Sports Illustrated's Sportspersons of the Year for 2020,...
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December 8, 2020
Musetti, Alcaraz among Challenger Tour standouts in 2020
Just like the main tours on both the men’s and women’s sides, the...
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December 7, 2020
From Michael to Mick Schumacher: Tennis also has its generations of stars
There are plenty of tennis mums and dads with good reason to be...
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November 27, 2020
Alexander Zverev in 2020: Painfully close to first slam title
Alexander Zverev's 2020 campaign on the tennis court was a successful one, although...
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November 24, 2020
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2020: Trying to see the bright side
Stefanos Tsitsipas captured one title in 2020, reached the French Open semi-finals, and...
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November 20, 2020
Medvedev conserves energy with quick victory over Schwartzman
Daniil Medvedev gets off the court quickly by completing his undefeated run through...
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November 20, 2020
Djokovic defeats Zverev to snag final semis spot in London
Novak Djokovic fights past Alexander Zverev on Friday afternoon to earn the second...
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November 19, 2020
Nadal ousts defending champion Tsitsipas to reach semis in London
Rafael Nadal is through to the last four at the Nitto ATP Finals...
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November 17, 2020
Nadal encouraged for London chances despite loss to Thiem
Rafael Nadal remains hopeful for a first Nitto ATP Finals title after losing...
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November 17, 2020
Thiem takes down Nadal in incredible Nitto ATP Finals match
In two thrilling sets, Dominic Thiem battles past Rafael Nadal at the Nitto...
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November 16, 2020
Medvedev starts off Nitto ATP Finals with straight-set victory over Zverev
Daniil Medvedev started his Nitto ATP Finals with a straight-set victory over Zverev...
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November 15, 2020
Linz recap: WTA season ends with another title for Sabalenka
The two top seeds -- and doubles partners -- met in the Linz...
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November 15, 2020
Thiem kicks off Nitto ATP Finals with three-set win over Tsitsipas
Looking to go one step further than he did in London last year,...
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November 15, 2020
Sabalenka completes season-ending streak with Linz title
Ostrava champion Aryna Sabalenka captured another title on Sunday, this time in Linz....
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November 14, 2020
Sofia Open recap: Pospisil’s wait continues as Sinner triumphs
The last tournament of the season prior to the Nitto ATP Finals has...
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November 14, 2020
Iga Swiatek in 2020: Sudden breakthrough on the biggest stage
Victory at Roland-Garros in 2020 propelled the Polish teenager from a promising teenager...
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