By Ricky Dimon Even before the BNP Paribas Open even started, top players tumbled out of the tournament left and right--Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and defending champion Dominic Thiem, just to name a handful. During the fortnight, the likes of Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, and Andrey Rublev all crashed out prior to the … [Read more...] about Ricky’s BNP Tennis Preview and Pick for the Indian Wells Final: Norrie vs. Basilashvili
Nikoloz Basilashvili
Ricky’s Preview and Picks for Day 1 at Wimbledon, including Murray vs. Basilashvili
By Ricky DimonWimbledon gets underway on Monday, when Andy Murray will be among those in action. Novak Djokovic gets the tradition of kicking off play on Centre Court as the defending champion, and he is facing a different British wild card in Jack Draper. Needless to say, Djokovic-Draper is not expected to be one of the marquee matchups of Day 1. But there should be some good … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Preview and Picks for Day 1 at Wimbledon, including Murray vs. Basilashvili
Basilashvili Beats Roger Federer and Wins Doha, Medvedev Solidifies No. 2 Ranking with Marseille Title
By Ricky Dimon In one of the most surprising ATP tournament results in recent memory, Nikoloz Basilashvili won the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Saturday.Heading into Doha, Basilashvili had been 4-17 in his last 21 matches and had not defeated anyone in the top 260 since last February. From completely out of nowhere, the Georgian found his level to defeat John Millman, Malek … [Read more...] about Basilashvili Beats Roger Federer and Wins Doha, Medvedev Solidifies No. 2 Ranking with Marseille Title
Canadian Men Are Cooking In “Cincinnati,” Mixed Bag For American Women • New York Tennis
By Ricky Dimon The Western & Southern Open is slightly closer to Canada now that it has moved from Cincinnati to New York for the 2020 version. It might as well have been all the way north of the border on Saturday. Canadian men compiled a 3-0 record as main-draw action began at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and they did not even lose a single set. Felix … [Read more...] about Canadian Men Are Cooking In “Cincinnati,” Mixed Bag For American Women • New York Tennis
ATP Tennis • Ricky’s Preview And Picks For Day 1 Of Cincinnati, Including Andy Murray vs. Tiafoe
By Ricky Dimon Main-draw action on the ATP Tour will return for the first time since late February when the Western & Southern Open gets underway on Saturday. Although the top players have byes, the first round is still loaded with great players and intriguing matchups. Among those in action on Saturday are Andy Murray, Frances Tiafoe, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Denis … [Read more...] about ATP Tennis • Ricky’s Preview And Picks For Day 1 Of Cincinnati, Including Andy Murray vs. Tiafoe