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
July 1, 2024
US Open finalist, Roland-Garros quarter-finalist, Canada: Everything you wanted to know about Leylah Fernandez (but never had the time to find out) – updated after 2024 Eastbourne final
Leylah Fernandez is one of the most exciting young players on the WTA...
Ricky Dimon
June 11, 2024
Eye of the Coach #92: Now Sinner has the tough task of staying No 1
World No 1 for the first time from Monday, Jannik Sinner will have...
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June 7, 2024
Zverev rolls past Ruud, books spot alongside Alcaraz in Roland-Garros final
Alexander Zverev knocked off two-time runner-up Casper Ruud in the Roland-Garros semi-finals on...
Ricky Dimon
June 7, 2024
Having watched it as a boy, Alcaraz has “special feeling” at Roland-Garros
Carlos Alcaraz may be only 21 years old, but he already has a...
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June 7, 2024
Sinner sees positive side despite loss to Alcaraz: “Reaching this point, I’m obviously very happy”
Ricky Dimon
June 7, 2024
Alcaraz battles into first Roland-Garros final with five-set win over Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz defeated rival Jannik Sinner in five sets on Friday afternoon at...
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June 6, 2024
Paolini’s surprise appearance adds to Polish flavour of Roland-Garros final against Swiatek
Jasmine Paolini may be Italian, but she has Polish roots on her mother's...
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June 6, 2024
Swiatek on being compared to Nadal: “We’ll see in 14 years if the journey is similar”
Iga Swiatek is still 11 Roland-Garros titles away from catching Rafael Nadal, although...
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June 6, 2024
Gauff says she overcame questionable call in loss to Swiatek, but still calls for video review
Coco Gauff had a minor emotional letdown during her loss to Iga Swiatek...
Ricky Dimon
June 6, 2024
Paolini races past Andreeva, sets up Roland-Garros final against Swiatek
In a matchup between two first-time Grand Slam semi-finalists, Jasmine Paolini was way...
Ricky Dimon
June 6, 2024
Zverev looks to get over the hump, both at Roland-Garros and against Ruud
Alexander Zverev is one win away from a first Roland-Garros final and two...
Ricky Dimon
June 5, 2024
Miracles no more: Roland-Garros semi-finalist Paolini has belief that she belongs
The best season of Jasmine Paolini's career has continued with a semi-final run...
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June 5, 2024
Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, sets up surprising Roland-Garros semi-final against Paolini
Mirra Andreeva pulled off a stunning upset of Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday at...
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June 5, 2024
Rybakina laments health issues following Roland-Garros loss
Elena Rybakina lost to Jasmine Paolini in the Roland-Garros quarter-finals on Wednesday afternoon....
Ricky Dimon
June 4, 2024
Sinner on becoming No 1 in the world: “It represents a great result of work ethic”
Jannik Sinner clinched the No 1 ranking on Tuesday in Paris; he will...
Ricky Dimon
June 4, 2024
Gauff on her chances against dominant Swiatek: “Potapova isn’t me; I’m not Vondrousova”
Iga Świątek has been absolutely dominant in her last three matches at Roland-Garros....
Ricky Dimon
June 4, 2024
Sinner, soon-to-be No 1, rolls over Dimitrov in Roland-Garros quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Tuesday at Roland-Garros. Sinner...
Ricky Dimon
June 4, 2024
Murray, Azarenka blast use of technology at Roland-Garros
Andy Murray went to social media to express his frustration with certain Roland-Garros...
Ricky Dimon
June 4, 2024
Zverev after beating Rune in five sets : “I was fresher”
Alexander Zverev has survived back-to-back five setters in Paris. He attributed Monday's fourth-round...
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June 4, 2024
Ruud expects Djokovic to be at his best, but world No 1 is unsure
Novak Djokovic is unsure about the status of his knee heading into the...
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June 4, 2024
Zverev digs deep to win another Roland-Garros five-setter, this time over Rune in round of 16
Alexander Zverev won a second consecutive match in five sets, beating Holger Rune...
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