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

Ashleigh Barty - Adélaïde 2020
February 6, 2021

Barty halts Muguruza hot streak, Mertens also captures WTA 500 title

Ashleigh Barty beat Gargine Mugurza in the final of the Yarra Valley Classic...
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Naomi Osaka, Melbourne, 2021
February 5, 2021

Australian Open women’s draw: Bottom half loaded with Grand Slam champions

Ash Barty may headline the Australian Open women's singles draw as the top...
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Jan-Lennard Struff
February 5, 2021

ATP Cup – Germany eliminate holders Serbia to set up Russia semi-finals

Holders Serbia are out of the ATP Cup after losing to Germany in...
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Novak Djokovic & Dominic Thiem, 2020 Australian Open
February 5, 2021

Australian Open men’s draw: Djokovic, Thiem in same half; Shapovalov-Sinner first round

The 2021 Australian Open men's singles draw ceremony was held on Friday afternoon...
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Stan Wawrinka, Rolex Paris Masters, 2020
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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Grand Hyatt hotel, Melbourne, 2021
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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David Coffin, ATP Cup 2
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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Novak Djokovic_Australian Open
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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Naomi Osaka, Breonna Taylor mask
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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Musetti, Alcaraz, Altmaier, Wolf
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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2020 recap: Alexander Zverev
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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2020 recap: Stefanos Tsitsipas
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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Medvedev London Masters 2020
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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Nadal Masters London Londres 2020
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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TENNIS : ATP Finals - Nadal
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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Dominic Thiem, ATP Finals, 2020
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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TENNIS : 2020 Upper Linz WTA International tennis tournament Autriche - 14/11/2020
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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