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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August 24, 2020
Top seeds Pliskova and Kenin crash out right away at Western & Southern Open
Top seed Karolina Pliskova falls to Veronika Kudermetova in the Czech's opening match...
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August 24, 2020
Tsitsipas surges through second round, possibly awaits Isner
Stefanos Tsitsipas cruises to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Kevin Anderson during second-round...
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August 23, 2020
Western & Southern Open Saturday recap : Felix and Shapo shine… literally
An eventful first day of main-draw action at the Western & Southern Open...
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August 23, 2020
Shapovalov soars past Cilic on perfect day for Canadian men
Denis Shapovalov rolls over Marin Cilic in straight sets at the Western &...
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August 23, 2020
Venus Williams clipped at the finish line by Yastremska in three-set thriller
Dayana Yastremska outlasts Venus Williams in three sets on Saturday evening to advance...
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August 18, 2020
All systems go for “Cincinnati” and US Open as players descend upon New York
Players are now arriving in droves at the Billie Jean King National Tennis...
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August 17, 2020
Wawrinka wins in first Challenger appearance in more than a decade
Stan Wawrinka, who is not playing either Cincinnati or the U.S. Open, is...
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August 13, 2020
10 questions about the 2020 Western & Southern Open – Dates, TV, schedule
For players and organizers alike, the Cincinnati tournament will serve as the final...
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August 13, 2020
Gauff gets past Sabalenka to reach quarterfinals in Lexington
Coco Gauff advances to the Lexington quarterfinals with a three-set victory over Aryna...
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August 12, 2020
Serena vs. Venus XXXI: Is an upset in the cards in Lexington?
Serena Williams and Venus Williams will be going head-to-head for the 31st time...
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August 12, 2020
Gauff wins in singles but can’t complete daily double in Lexington
Coco Gauff advanced to the second round in Lexington with a straight-set victory...
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August 11, 2020
Serena vs. Venus: Another all-Williams showdown to take place in Lexington
Serena Williams was five points from defeat against Bernarda Pera but found some...
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August 11, 2020
Serena Williams struggles but returns with win in Lexington
Serena Williams overcomes Bernarda Pera in three sets to begin her Lexington campaign...
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August 8, 2020
Roger Federer at 39: The longevity of the legend
Today – August 8, 2020 – marks Roger Federer's 39th birthday. Holder of...
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August 8, 2020
For Thiem and many others, US Open concern is potential Europe quarantine
Dominic Thiem and a whole host of other top players--but not all--are ready...
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August 8, 2020
Kontaveit, Ferro to play for Palermo Ladies Open title
It will be Anett Kontaveit vs. Fiona Ferro in the final of the...
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August 2, 2020
Zverev is the king of the jungle and of UTS2
Alexander Zverev, who also beat the Canadian in sudden death on Saturday, saved...
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August 2, 2020
Pavlyuchenkova outlasts Cornet in sudden death for UTS2 title
Asastasia Pavlyuchenkova survived a thriller in what was the first-ever women’s UTS final,...
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August 2, 2020
Auger-Aliassime beats a hobbled Gasquet, rematch vs Zverev in UTS2 final awaits
It will be a rematch of Saturday's showdown between Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime...
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August 2, 2020
Zverev holds off Moutet to reach final of UTS2
Alexander Zverev battles past Corentin Moutet 3-1 in the UTS2 semifinals on Sunday....
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August 2, 2020
Historic day at UTS, The Lion’s first roar : The recap before UTS2 final day
Check out results, standings, highlights, quotes, best shots, and best moments after Day...
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