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
March 30, 2023
“I have my own path and my own way to go” – Jannik Sinner is a big part of tennis in the present, but his focus remains on the future
Jannik Sinner has a blueprint for success, and every match - win or...
Chris Oddo
March 30, 2023
Play cancelled! Alcaraz v Fritz, Kvitova v Alexandrova rescheduled for Thursday in Miami
Rain caused the cancellation of all play on Wednesday in Miami, leaving two...
Chris Oddo
March 29, 2023
Andreescu has two torn ligaments in left ankle, but is optimistic about return
The 22-year-old will miss time due to her ankle injury, but has already...
Chris Oddo
March 29, 2023
“Probably I’m playing the best tennis of my life” – Why Sorana Cirstea is thriving under new coach Thomas Johansson
Sorana Cirstea is racking up big wins and climbing the rankings with the...
Chris Oddo
March 27, 2023
If not Alcaraz, then who? A look at other title contenders who could prevail in Miami
Many have tabbed Carlos Alcaraz as the favourite to win the Miami Open...
Chris Oddo
March 27, 2023
China’s Qinwen Zheng is rounding into form again after going back to racquet roots
Making changes to tennis racquets always sounds good in theory, but the reality...
Chris Oddo
March 27, 2023
Miami debutant Rune back on track and on collision course with Alcaraz
After a tough - and emotional - loss to Stan Wawrinka at Indian...
Cédric Rouquette
March 26, 2023
Gauff, after loss to Potapova – “I just didn’t play how I wanted to”
After a disappointing loss to Anastasia Potapova on Saturday, Coco Gauff was critical...
Chris Oddo
March 25, 2023
“Anyone can win” – Taylor Fritz likes his chances in this wide open era of men’s tennis
For American men like Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, the time is now...
Chris Oddo
March 25, 2023
“75 percent of what I’m capable of” – Bianca Andreescu believes she’s destined to hit a much higher level
Bianca Andreescu is in the process of rebuilding her confidence - and her...
Chris Oddo
March 24, 2023
‘Watching myself on TV was probably the most excruciating pain I ever had to experience” – Coco Gauff opens up about acting experience
Coco Gauff talks about her acting experience, saying that she's not sure if...
Chris Oddo
March 24, 2023
Gauff agrees with Tiafoe about crowd noise in tennis, to a point
Gauff agrees with Tiafoe that giving fans more freedom at tennis matches would...
Chris Oddo
March 23, 2023
“That’s not a forehand…” – Inside a viral Alcaraz-Tsitsipas practice session in Miami
A battle of top 3 talents on the practice courts in Miami? Of...
Chris Oddo
March 23, 2023
Raducanu on wrist injury – “I need to figure out what my next steps are”
She's been in good form of late, but the same cannot be said...
Chris Oddo
March 23, 2023
Andreescu on Raducanu: “If she continues playing like this, she can definitely get back into the top 10”
Bianca Andreescu and Emma Raducanu have a lot in common, and share the...
Chris Oddo
March 11, 2023
Fruhvirtova: ‘Being ranked around 50 is not a big deal, I want to go higher’
Linda Fruhvirtova looks set to be the youngest regular on the WTA Tour....
Chris Oddo
February 24, 2023
Confident Murray sees multiple titles in his future
Andy Murray has grand designs on his 47th ATP title this week in...
Chris Oddo
February 24, 2023
“Just don’t leave without a fight” – Krejcikova believes she belongs with the elite, and demonstrated why in win over Sabalenka
The 2021 Roland-Garros champion had a tough 2022 but still believes she's in...
Chris Oddo
February 23, 2023
“She is different” – Andy Murray praises Iga Swiatek, and the feeling is mutual
Andy Murray and Iga Swiatek kept it interesting on and off the court...
Chris Oddo
February 23, 2023
“We can see positive things in every win and every loss” – blossoming Lehecka learning on the fly
The 21-year-old Czech has made major progress in 2023, but is just beginning...
Chris Oddo
February 22, 2023
“I hope we can keep pushing for equal prize money” – Pegula, Swiatek want the WTA Tour to continues its push for equality
When it comes to the future of the WTA Tour, the influential players...
Chris Oddo