Chris Oddo
Based in the Golden State of California, Chris is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger, stat geek and Twitter hooligan who has been covering the pro tennis tours for over a decade. He is also a contributor at USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com, Westernsouthern.com and TennisNow.com. A native New Yorker, Chris grew up loving John McEnroe, and doesn't regret it one bit. These days he plays no favorites and the mission is simple: honor the grand game of tennis and don't close the laptop until the story is finished.
Latest articles
December 9, 2024
Dubai, France, finals streak – Everything you always wanted to know about Ugo Humbert (but never had time to find out) – updated after UTS Grand Final London
Ugo Humbert is a French tennis player who has won six ATP Tour...
Chris Oddo
December 6, 2024
Knee surgery, retirement, US Open, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Juan Martin del Potro (but never had time to find out) – updated after farewell exhibition
The legendary career of Juan Martin del Potro has been full of emotional...
Chris Oddo
December 5, 2024
Rune, on Djokovic’s new partnership with Murray: “I didn’t expect it to be Andy”
Holger Rune believes that Andy Murray will benefit Novak Djokovic because of his...
Chris Oddo
December 5, 2024
$30 million woman: Coco Gauff is the highest-paid female athlete in the world in 2024, per Sportico
Coco Gauff topped Sportico's highest-paid female athletes list for 2024, and is just...
Chris Oddo
December 5, 2024
Kokkinakis: Kyrgios is a different animal, and tennis has missed him
Thanasi Kokkinakis says that tennis has missed the animal spirit of the inimitable...
Chris Oddo
December 4, 2024
London calling – Previewing this weekend’s UTS Grand Final
Ready? Set? Play! Here's a look at the lineup - and a few...
Chris Oddo
December 4, 2024
“Whatever opinion you have, they just lash out” – Shapovalov, Thiem and Kokkinakis on the toxic perils of social media
In our latest edition of "All on the Table", UTS players discuss their...
Chris Oddo
November 25, 2024
Italy, Carota Boys, Grand Slams, drugs case: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated after winning 2024 Davis Cup
Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth; now he's the No...
Chris Oddo
November 10, 2024
Japan, US Open runner-up, Forbes highest-paid: Everything you always wanted to know about Kei Nishikori (but never had the time to find out) – updated with Helsinki Challenger title
Kei Nishikori is the highest-ranked ATP player ever from Japan. Here are responses...
Chris Oddo
November 9, 2024
US Open, teenage prodigy, activist: Everything you always wanted to know about Coco Gauff (but never had time to find out) – updated after winning 2024 WTA Finals
American Coco Gauff has already become a household name in tennis circles. Get...
Chris Oddo
October 31, 2024
Olympic champion, Swiss Miss, Federer: Everything you always wanted to know about Belinda Bencic (but never had time to find out) – updated with win on comeback in October 2024
Belinda Bencic has followed in the footsteps of Martina Hingis to become one...
Chris Oddo
October 17, 2024
Denmark, Lyon, Roland-Garros: All you need to know about Clara Tauson but never had the time to find out – updated as of October 2024
Clara Tauson was the first woman from Denmark to hold the No 1...
Chris Oddo
October 16, 2024
Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with comments about being active on tour
Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist....
Chris Oddo
October 15, 2024
“Tennis like never before”: Everything you want to know about UTS – updated ahead of UTS Frankfurt
The UTS Tour is excited to conclude 2024 with two more events, before...
Chris Oddo
September 17, 2024
Estonia, world No 2, WTA Finals, injury – Everything you always wanted to know about Anett Kontaveit (but never had time to find out) – updated after baby boy’s birth
Anett Kontaveit is the best Estonian player in the history of tennis, and...
Chris Oddo
July 15, 2024
WTA rankings: Paolini top five, Krejcikova top 10, Sun rises 70
The post-Wimbledon rankings find Jasmine Paolini and Lulu Sun in new terrority. See...
Chris Oddo
July 14, 2024
Alcaraz the wunderkind! Five stats that define his staggering Wimbledon achievement
At 21 years of age, Carlos Alcaraz is already placing himself among the...
Chris Oddo
July 14, 2024
“I want to sit at the same table as the big guys” – watch out ATP, Carlos Alcaraz is hungrier than ever after winning second Wimbledon
After winning Wimbledon for the second time, Carlos Alcaraz is far from being...
Chris Oddo
July 14, 2024
“He was the dominant force on the court” – Djokovic at peace with Wimbledon defeat to Alcaraz
After losing to Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic says there...
Chris Oddo
July 13, 2024
“I miss her so much” – Krejcikova hopes to see Wimbledon whisperer Jana Novotna in her dreams
Barbora Krejcikova and Jana Novotna have created a lasting bond that spans the...
Chris Oddo
July 13, 2024
“Sometimes I’m a little bit scared to dream too much” – disappointed Paolini not quite ready to contemplate what’s next
After a "crazy" six weeks, Italy's Jasmine Paolini needs some time to make...
Chris Oddo