Wawrinka overpowers Nishikori with flurry of one-handers
The rematch of an epic 2014 U.S. Open semifinal between Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori was no such thriller. Wawrinka’s backhand made sure of that on Wednesday in Melbourne. […]
Articles by Ricky Dimon
Australian Open Day 10 previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Raonic and Wawrinka vs. Nishikori
Ricky Dimon of the Grandstand and Steen Kirby of Tennis Atlantic preview and pick the two men’s singles matches on Wednesday at the Australian Open. The seeds held to form in the top half of the draw, with Novak Djokovic now battling Milos Raonic and Stan Wawrinka facing Kei Nishikori. […]
USA sizzle lacking at Australian Open juniors, but strong in Maui
Just four Americans were in the Australian Open boys singles draw when the tournament began: No. 3 seed Taylor Harry Fritz, No. 5 Michael Mmoh, William Blumberg, and Samir Kumar. Only two remain: Fritz and Kumar. […]
Can tennis be the way to a good weekly exercise routine?
It is very hard to get involved in football or other team sports later in life, but there are many great opportunities available, even to those who have never excelled in sport. Tennis is a great choice. […]
Australian Open Day 9 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Berdych and Murray vs. Kyrgios
Ricky Dimon of the Grandstand and Pete Ziebron of Tennis Acumen preview and pick the two men’s singles matches on Tuesday at the Australian Open. Tomas Berdych is looking to upset nemesis Rafael Nadal while Nick Kyrgios hopes to continue his magical run at the expense of Andy Murray. […]
Weekend wackos: Dimitrov, Isner go crazy in Melbourne
After John Isner lost to Gilles Muller during third-round action on Saturday, Grigor Dimitrov fell in a fourth-round four-setter to Andy Murray on Sunday. Before their respective exits, both men took their anger out on their rackets.
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Australian Open R4 previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Muller, Raonic vs. Lopez
Novak Djokovic and Milos Raonic are on a collision course for the quarterfinals as they continue their Australian Open campaigns on Monday. Djokovic is facing Gilles Muller and Raonic is going up against Feliciano Lopez. […]
Australian Open R4 previews and picks: Nishikori vs. Ferrer, Wawrinka vs. Garcia-Lopez
Kei Nishikori and David Ferrer will renew their rivalry on Monday at the Australian Open. Stan Wawrinka and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez are also expanding on some recent head-to-head history as they aim for a spot in the quarterfinals. […]
Australian Open Day 7 previews and picks, including Nadal vs. Anderson and Murray vs. Dimitrov
Ricky Dimon and Hassan Murad preview and pick four of the best men’s singles matches on Sunday at the Australian Open. Rafael Nadal is expected to prevent yet another meeting between Tomas Berdych and Kevin Anderson. […]
Australian Open Day 6 previews and picks, including Ferrer vs. Simon and Isner vs. Muller
The Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Chris de Waard of Tennis Atlantic preview and pick four of the best men’s singles matches on Saturday at the Australian Open. Among those in action are seeds David Ferrer, Gilles Simon, and John Isner. […]