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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ga Swiatek (Poland) during a training session of Roland-Garros 2023
June 8, 2023

Swiatek praises Roland-Garros final opponent Muchova : “I really like her game; she’s a player who can do anything”

Iga Swiatek looks ahead to her Roland-Garros final showdown against Karolina Muchova, who...
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Karolina Muchova, Roland-Garros 2023
June 8, 2023

Muchova perfect (5-0) against players ranked in top three heading into Roland-Garros final against Swiatek

Karolina Muchova is undefeated during her career against players ranked in the top...
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Iga Swiatek, Roland-Garros 2023
June 8, 2023

Swiatek battles past Haddad Maia, into Roland-Garros final against Muchova

Iga Swiatek held off Beatriz Haddad Maia in a second-set tiebreak to wrap...
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Aryna Sabalenka, Roland-Garros 2023
June 8, 2023

Despite Roland-Garros loss, Sabalenka looks ahead confidently with visa to play Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka lost in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday but remains confident...
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2023
June 7, 2023

Djokovic, Alcaraz have exact same thoughts on blockbuster matchup: “If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best”

It will be Carlos Alcaraz versus Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals....
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Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2022
June 6, 2023

Alcaraz takes care of Tsitsipas, earns place in Roland-Garros semi-finals against Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz made quick work of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open quarter-finals...
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Djokovic, Roland-Garros, 2023
June 6, 2023

Djokovic once again proves why he is the tiebreak king — at Roland-Garros and everywhere else

Novak Djokovic explains his mentality in tiebreaks and how it allows him to...
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Djokovic, Roland-Garros, 2023
June 6, 2023

Djokovic overcomes Khachanov to book spot in Roland-Garros semi-finals

Novak Djokovic defeated Karen Khachanov in four sets on Tuesday at Roland-Garros. Djokovic...
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Holger Rune at 2023 Roland Garros
June 6, 2023

Rune hoping for “less drama” in Roland-Garros quarter-final rematch with Ruud

It's Casper Ruud vs. Holger Rune in the French Open quarter-finals. Does that...
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June 5, 2023

From loss to Rublev in Melbourne to Paris ecstasy: How young Rune learned to win a five-set match

A tough loss in Australia earlier this season may have been a factor...
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Sara Sorribes Tormo, Roland-Garros 2023
June 5, 2023

Sorribes Tormo on Roland-Garros doubles default: “I really think we didn’t do anything wrong”

After receiving criticism for her opponents' default in doubles on Sunday, Sara Sorribes...
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Petra Kvitova, Miami 2023
April 2, 2023

Miami champion Kvitova back in top 10 for first time since September of 2021

Petra Kvitova will be back in the top 10 of the WTA rankings...
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Petra Kvitova, with 2023 Miami trophy
April 1, 2023

Kvitova captures first Miami title, denies Rybakina the Sunshine Double

Petra Kvitova won the Miami Open on Saturday, defeating Indian Wells champion Elena...
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Miami 2023
April 1, 2023

Alcaraz following Miami loss to Sinner: “I feel something different about the crowd when I play against Jannik”

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played another amazing match against each other --...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami 2023
April 1, 2023

Sinner comeback in Miami semi-finals ends Alcaraz’s hopes for Sunshine Double

Carlos Alcaraz's title defense in Miami comes to an end with a three-set...
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April 1, 2023

Kvitova not thrilled about Wimbledon reversing Russian ban: “I’m just still a bit on the Ukrainian side of this”

Petra Kvitova was asked following her Miami semi-final victory about Wimbledon's change to...
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Jessica Pegula at the 2023 Miami Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament
March 29, 2023

Pegula saves two match points to outlast Potapova in Miami quarter-finals

Jessica Pegula prevailed in three sets over Anastasia Potapova on Tuesday in Miami....
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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2023
March 29, 2023

Alcaraz, Sinner continue on collision course for rematch at Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were both ruthless in round four of the...
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Christopher Eubanks' emotion, 2023
March 28, 2023

Emotional Eubanks guarantees top 100 for first time: “It’s a big deal”

Christopher Eubanks reached the fourth round of the Miami Masters on Monday, but...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime, Miami 2023
March 28, 2023

Auger-Aliassime, Hurkacz crash out of Miami as Medvedev’s half of draw opens even wider

Felix Auger-Aliassime lost to Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Masters on Monday, while...
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Alcaraz and Medvedev
March 20, 2023

Alcaraz vs. Medvedev: Head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry (updated after Indian Wells final)

Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev met in the Indian Wells final on Sunday...
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