By Ricky Dimon The U.S. Open is only one week away. Yes, just like that the 2022 Grand Slam season is almost over. Rafael Nadal has already been seen practicing in Arthur Ashe Stadium as he tries to make a run at winning three of the year’s four majors. Novak Djokovic is in a race against time as he hopes to be allowed into the United States.Before we can focus entirely on … [Read more...] about Ricky’s preview and picks for this week’s ATP 250 tournament in Winston-Salem
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TennisBalls • Ricky’s picks for Day 6 at Wimbledon, including Nadal vs. Sonego
By Ricky Dimon Rafael Nadal is safely through to the Wimbledon third round, but he will be eager to raise his level when he takes the court against Lorenzo Sonego on Saturday. Botic van de Zandschulp and Richard Gasquet are also aiming for a place in the second week.Here are my previews and predictions for the two matchups. (27) Lorenzo Sonego vs. (2) Rafael … [Read more...] about TennisBalls • Ricky’s picks for Day 6 at Wimbledon, including Nadal vs. Sonego
Van de Zandschulp leads list of Indian Wells qualifiers, main draw begins on Thursday
By Ricky Dimon The stage is set. The 2021 BNP Paribas Open is ready to begin. Qualifying at the season's penultimate Masters 1000 event wrapped up on Wednesday, when 12 more players booked their spots in the main draw. Among them was Botic Van de Zandschulp, who held off Thai Son-Kwiatkowski 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Van de Zandschulp was one of the breakout stars of the U.S. Open, … [Read more...] about Van de Zandschulp leads list of Indian Wells qualifiers, main draw begins on Thursday
Ricky’s Tennis Previews and Picks for the US Open Men’s Quarterfinals on Tuesday, including Auger-Aliassime vs. Alcaraz
By Ricky Dimon A total of three unseeded players are in the men's quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. Two of the three will be taking the court on Tuesday: Carlos Alcaraz and Botic Van de Zandschulp. They are going up against Felx Auger-Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev, respectively. Ricky previews those two men's matches and makes his predictions. (12) Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Tennis Previews and Picks for the US Open Men’s Quarterfinals on Tuesday, including Auger-Aliassime vs. Alcaraz
2021 U.S. Open Tennis Themes of Five-setters, Upsets, and Rising Stars Continue into Quarterfinals
By Ricky Dimon Did you expect anything different on Sunday? Based on how the first six days of the U.S. Open went, there was no reason to anticipate anything other than dramatic matches, upsets, and youngsters showing maturity beyond their years. And all of that is exactly what happened as Labor Day Weekend rolled on in New York. It started with Botic Van de … [Read more...] about 2021 U.S. Open Tennis Themes of Five-setters, Upsets, and Rising Stars Continue into Quarterfinals