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

Ons Jabeur
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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Eye of the Coach 68
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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Dominic Thiem surrounded by Thomas Muster and Nicolas Massu at the 2020 Australian Open
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...
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Novak Djokovic at the 2022 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
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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Petra Kvitova at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open
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...
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Novak Djokovic at the Dubai Open
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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Daniil Medvedev 2023 Miami Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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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Patrick Mouratoglou at the 2023 Australian Ope
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...
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Jannik Sinner 2023 Miami Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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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Daniil Medvedev 2023 Miami Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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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Karen Khachanov Miami Open 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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...
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Aryna Sabalenka Miami Open 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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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Karen Khachanov, Miami 2023
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....
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Jannik Sinner
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...
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Miami Open 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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...
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Bianca Andreescu
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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Sorana Cirstea 2023 Miami Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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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Daniil Medvedev, Indian Wells 2023
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...
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Qinwen Zheng
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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Holger Rune, Miami 2023
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...
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Coco Gauff 2023 Miami Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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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