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

Cori Gauff and Serena Williams, before 2020 Australian Open
July 2, 2023

Love, grit, fight – Coco Gauff on why Venus Williams inspires her

Coco Gauff wasn't even born when Venus Williams made her Wimbledon debut 26...
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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, talks with Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during the trophy presentation after the men's singles final at the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament
July 2, 2023

“I don’t know how he does it” – Djokovic never ceases to amaze, says Daniil Medvedev

Praise for Novak Djokovic, who he calls the greatest, and hope for his...
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Djokovic Wimbledon 2023 | Imago / Panoramic
July 1, 2023

What historical milestones will be notched at Wimbledon this year?

This year's championships could mark a pivot point in the history of our...
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Anhelina Kalinina
May 20, 2023

“I really hope that I give a tiny, small light” – Every Kalinina victory in Rome is a victory for Ukraine

Anhelina Kalinina hopes that her tremendous performance in Rome helps to bring a...
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Elena Rybakina Rome 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
May 19, 2023

Surging Rybakina blasts past Ostapenko into Rome final

Elena Rybakina won against Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4 on Friday evening and will...
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Simona Halep, Wimbledon 2022
May 19, 2023

Halep faces additional anti-doping charge related to biological passport and complains about “harassment”

Already provisionally suspended for a break of anti-doping protocols, Simona Halep now faces...
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Carlos Alcaraz Nitto ATP Finals Turin 2022
May 8, 2023

ATP rankings: Carlos Alcaraz set to return to No 1, Struff surges to career-high

Carlos Alcaraz is set to retake the ATP's No 1 ranking for the...
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Novak Djokovic Rome QF 2022
May 8, 2023

Djokovic returns, Alcaraz and Rune ready to debut – a look at the men’s draw in Rome

The draw is set for this week's Masters 1000 in Rome. See what...
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May 8, 2023

WTA rankings – Sabalenka closes the gap, Raducanu drops out of the top 100

Aryna Sabalenka is slowly but surely closing the gap between herself and Iga...
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Carlos Alcaraz Nitto ATP Finals Turin 2022
May 6, 2023

Alcaraz turns 20 – here are 20 stats to celebrate the Spaniard’s mind-blowing teen years

Today we celebrate the 20th birthday of Carlos Alcaraz with 20 stats that...
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Amanda Anisimova Wimbledon 2022
May 5, 2023

“It’s become unbearable” – Amanda Anisimova will take a mental health break from tennis

The 21-year-old, a former world No 21 and Roland-Garros semi-finalist, will take an...
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Carlos Alcaraz 2023 Madrid Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
May 5, 2023

Alcaraz 2023 vs Alcaraz 2022 – Spaniard says concentration and focus make him better than before

Why is Carlos Alcaraz a better player ion 2023 than he was last...
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Rafael Nadal, Rome 2022
May 5, 2023

Nadal will not play Rome

The Spaniard will miss next week's Masters 1000 event in Rome, where he...
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Carlos Alcaraz photoshoot Indian
May 4, 2023

Alcaraz’s wish – to be “one of the best tennis players in history”

Just two days shy of his 20th birthday the ambitious Spaniard tells reporters...
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Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2022
May 3, 2023

$95 million-dollar man – Roger Federer outranks the world’s highest-paid athletes in off-court income, according to Forbes

The Swiss maestro may be retired, but he's still out-earning all tennis players,...
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Aryna Sabalenka
May 2, 2023

Older, wiser Sabalenka on the art of taking opportunities

The 24-year-old has learned many a valuable lesson during her career. She shared...
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Andy Murray
April 27, 2023

Murray wants another crack at Roland-Garros, believes he can win Wimbledon

Andy Murray isn't sure how many more chances he will have to play...
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Simona Halep, april 2023
April 27, 2023

VIDEO, Halep: “I just ask to be judged”

The two-time Slam champion gives an exclusive to Tennis Majors and claims her...
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April 27, 2023

“I know the player that I was and I know that I can get back there” – Alexander Zverev

The season has started slowly from Alexander Zverev, but there are signs that...
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Casper Ruud
April 25, 2023

“I think I need to step up a little bit and take some more risk” – Casper Ruud seeks subtle change to spark better results

Casper Ruud is looking for ways to impose himself on the clay, and...
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Alcaraz vs Tsitsipas Roland-Garros
April 25, 2023

‘Strong Again’ – Tsitsipas sees a bright future on the clay this spring, despite the presence of ‘big obstacle” Alcaraz

The Greek hasn't figured out a way to solve Carlos Alcaraz, but he...
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