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

Jessica Pegula, Australian Open 2023
February 20, 2023

WTA Rankings: Swiatek strong on top, Pegula back to No 3

Jessica Pegula is back up to No 3 in this week's rankings, while...
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Taylor Fritz Delray Beach 2023
February 19, 2023

Taylor Fritz triumphs in Delray Beach and closes in on top 5 ranking

The American outlasted Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets to claim his fifth career...
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Jelena Ostapenko
February 19, 2023

Swiatek’s path to glory, magnificent first-rounders – everything you need to know about next week’s WTA Dubai 1000 draw

The WTA season kicks into high gear with its first 1000-level event next...
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Sinner and Medvedev
February 19, 2023

In Sunday’s Rotterdam final, Sinner must snap a losing streak and Medvedev must prolong one

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas have met four times previously, but Sunday's Rotterdam...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Buenos Aires 2023 - © Zuma / Panoramic
February 18, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz storms into Argentina Open final

Carlos Alcaraz beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday night and will...
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Rafael Nadal, Melbourne 2023
February 17, 2023

Nadal withdraws from Vegas exhibition match in March, raising doubts about Indian Wells

The Spaniard hinted that he's still not 100 percent fit as he pulled...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Buenos Aires 2023
February 16, 2023

Carlitos is back! Alcaraz makes winning debut, defeating Djere in Buenos Aires

Carlos Alcaraz won against Laslo Djere 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday night. He'll...
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz
February 15, 2023

“He’s like a God” – Alcaraz hopes to supplant Djokovic at top of rankings, but knows what he’s up against

Carlos Alcaraz likens Novak Djokovic to "a God" but still isn't shy about...
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Daniil Medvedev
February 14, 2023

Medvedev rallies past Davidovich Fokina in Rotterdam

Daniil Medvedev won against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday evening...
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Tsitsipas Australian Open 2023 (AI / Reuters / Panoramic)
January 27, 2023

“These are the moments that I’ve been working for” – Tsitsipas will play for first major title and the No 1 ranking on Sunday in Melbourne

Stefanos Tsitsipas powered past Karen Khachanov in four sets and will play for...
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Novak Djokovic
January 27, 2023

Djokovic’s father releases statement after being seen with pro-Putin, pro-Russia fans

Despite pro-Russian symbols being banned at the Australian Open, some were spotted on...
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Tommy Paul 2023 Australian Open || AI / Reuters / Panoramic
January 25, 2023

Tommy Paul defeats Ben Shelton to become the first American man to reach the Australian Open semi-final since 2009

Tommy Paul prevailed in the first all-American quarter-final at a Grand Slam since...
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Aryna Sabalenka at the 2023 Australian Open Image Credit: AI/Reuters/Panoramic
January 25, 2023

“No matter what happens on court, I’ll be able to get through it” – Sabalenka is guided by newfound calm in Australia

Her first three major semi-finals didn't go the way she wanted, but this...
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Magda Linette 2023 Australian Open || (AI / Reuters / Panoramic)
January 25, 2023

“I felt the misses and the losses defining me” – Poland’s Magda Linette is learning to let go – and win – on the big stage

At the age of 30, Magda Linette's Grand Slam breakthrough has come, thanks...
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Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou, 2023
January 24, 2023

“Always risk of burnout, but without passion you will not be a champion” : Mouratoglou reflects on Tsitsipas’ fear for Rune

After Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed worry that Holger Rune might experience burnout, Patrick Mouratoglou...
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Karen Khachanov 2023 Australian Open || AI / Reuters / Panoramic
January 24, 2023

“I think I kind of reinvented myself” – surging Khachanov reaches semis as Korda retires with wrist injury

Karen Khachanov has now won 10 of his last 11 Grand Slam matches...
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De Minaur and Djokovic 2023 Australian Open
January 24, 2023

“I hate how media will always create controversy and takes things out of context” – De Minaur miffed at media after Djokovic comments

Alex de Minaur said nothing but positive things about Novak Djokovic after losing...
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Sebastian Korda, Australian Open 2023
January 22, 2023

“Throughout this year, I haven’t had one negative thought” – Sebastian Korda, on the power of positive thinking

Sebastian Korda's smooth, powerful game has "can't miss" written all over it. Now...
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Jelena Ostapenko, 2023 Australian Open
January 22, 2023

“If I play well, I can beat almost anyone” – Ostapenko will not be surprised if she wins another Slam  

Nearly six years have passed since she engineered her greatest triumph, but Jelena...
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Iga Swiatek, Australian Open 2023
January 22, 2023

“I felt like I took a step back” – disappointed Swiatek says she wanted it too much in Australia

There's a fine line between wanting to win and wanting to win too...
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Ben Shelton 2023 Australian open
January 22, 2023

“A force to be reckoned with” – Alexei Popyrin on what makes American Ben Shelton a promising talent

Into the second week in just his second appearance at a Grand Slam,...
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