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 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...
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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...
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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
February 22, 2023
“I have many things to improve” – Swiatek envisages a future with “more options”
To the casual observer it may look like there isn't much Iga Swiatek...
Chris Oddo
February 21, 2023
“More motivation to work hard, just to feel it again” – now that she’s a Slam champion, Aryna Sabalenka says the No 1 ranking is top priority
The 24-year-old is already eyeing future triumphs ahead of her first event since...
Chris Oddo
February 21, 2023
Zverev starting to play free – and pain-free – once again
The German says he is starting to enjoy the sport of tennis once...
Chris Oddo
February 20, 2023
After another miracle Andy Murray says he feels better about his body than he ever has in his career
Andy Murray continues to find dramatic ways to win in 2023. His latest...
Chris Oddo
February 20, 2023
ATP Rankings: Djokovic ties Graf at 377, Medvedev back to top 10
In this week's ATP rankings Novak Djokovic has tied Steffi Graf for the...
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