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
April 10, 2023
“I’m going for a Grand Slam this year” – Ons Jabeur aiming for more history after confidence boost in Charleston
The Tunisian trailblazer aka "Minister of Happiness" is hoping to experience the ultimate...

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April 9, 2023
Eye of the Coach # 71 – why Roland-Garros could be in for a big surprise in 2023
In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why...

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April 8, 2023
Thiem and longtime coach Massu call it quits after four years
Dominic Thiem has amicably parted ways with Nicolas Massu, and thanked the Chilean...

Chris Oddo
April 8, 2023
5 Monte-Carlo storylines to watch
There is mystery in the air as the clay-court season kicks off. Next...

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April 3, 2023
WTA rankings update: Kvitova returns to top 10, Trevisan breaks top 20
Petra Kvitova rises two spots to re-enter the top 10 in the WTA...

Chris Oddo
April 3, 2023
ATP rankings: Djokovic back to No 1, Miami champion Medvedev up to No 4
Novak Djokovic makes his return to the top of the ATP rankings for...

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April 3, 2023
“He’s definitely getting closer” – How Medvedev has maintained his dominance over rising Sinner
Daniil Medvedev holds a 6-0 edge over Jannik Sinner in the pair's head-to-head....

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April 3, 2023
“We need to bring the young fans on board – and we don’t” – Like Tiafoe, Mouratoglou believes tennis needs to embrace the current sporting culture
Like Frances Tiafoe, Patrick Mouratoglou believes that tennis needs to embrace change in...

Chris Oddo
April 2, 2023
“When you wake up like this, there are not magical things” – Sinner didn’t have the energy to contend with Medvedev in Miami
Waking up on the wrong side of the bed prior to a final...

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April 2, 2023
Dominant Daniil – Medvedev outshines Sinner for fifth Masters title in Miami
Daniil Medvedev powered past Jannik Sinner for his first Miami title and his...

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March 31, 2023
Fritz : “I definitely felt like I had more breathing room against (Roger, Rafa, Novak) than (against Alcaraz)”
What's it like to face Carlos Alcaraz when the Spaniard is firing on...

Chris Oddo
March 31, 2023
Sabalenka pulls out of Charleston to rest injured leg
The world No 2 has elected to rest her body after suffering an...

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March 30, 2023
“I improved a lot my mentality and my self belief” – Why Karen Khachanov has been a different player since last summer
Karen Khachanov has been putting up eye-opening results since last year's US Open....

Chris Oddo
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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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