By Ricky Dimon Novak Djokovic’s first seeded opponent of the Wimbledon fortnight comes in the form of fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic as they prepare for a third-round battle. Friday’s order of play also features Jannik Sinner and John Isner.Here are my previews and picks for the two matchups. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. (25) Miomir KecmanovicDjokovic vs. Kecmanovic was … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Day 5 at Wimbledon: Djokovic vs. Kecmanovic and Sinner vs. Isner
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Ricky’s Preview and Picks for the Melbourne Summer Set ATP 250: Nadal, Murray, Kyrgios in Action
By Ricky Dimon It’s a new year and to say that things are new in Melbourne, Australia would be a gross understatement. The Melbourne Summer Set is a new ATP event, created to give players an opportunity to warm up for the Australian Open right in Melbourne — minimizing the demands of travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. Rafael Nadal’s early arrival Down Under is also new, … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Preview and Picks for the Melbourne Summer Set ATP 250: Nadal, Murray, Kyrgios in Action
Ricky’s Tennis Preview and Picks for the Davis Cup Final Between Russia and Croatia
By Ricky Dimon The 2021 Davis Cup all comes down to Russia and Croatia on Sunday in Madrid. Russia is favored to clinch the title by sweeping the singles matches, but the pressure is on because Croatia likely has the edge in doubles. (RUS) Andrey Rublev vs. (CRO) Borna Gojo Rublev did just enough to help Russia win Group A in the Davis Cup Finals round-robin competition … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Tennis Preview and Picks for the Davis Cup Final Between Russia and Croatia
Ricky’s Tennis Picks for Monday at the BNP Paribas Open, including Hurkacz vs. Tiafoe
By Ricky Dimon Seeded players will start going head-to-head on the men's side of the BNP Paribas Open when third-round competition begins on Monday. Hubert Hurkacz, Denis Shapovalov, and Andrey Rublev are among those in action. Ricky previews some of the marquee matchups and makes his predictions. Frances Tiafoe vs. (8) Hubert Hurkacz You have to like Hurkacz’s chances of … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Tennis Picks for Monday at the BNP Paribas Open, including Hurkacz vs. Tiafoe
Ricky’s Tennis Preview and Pick for the U.S. Open Semifinal Between Mevedev and Auger-Aliassime
By Ricky Dimon Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev may be the marquee matchup of the two U.S. Open semifinals, but the other one is not too shabby either. Daniil Medvedev is going up against Felix Auger-Aliassime in a battle between two potential future Grand Slam champions--perhaps champions sooner rather than later, too. Ricky previews the match and … [Read more...] about Ricky’s Tennis Preview and Pick for the U.S. Open Semifinal Between Mevedev and Auger-Aliassime