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
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...
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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...
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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...
Chris Oddo
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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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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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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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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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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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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