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

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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Andy Murray 2023 Australian Open (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
January 20, 2023

“It ends in a bit of a farce” – Andy Murray on his 4 AM finish at Australian Open

Though he was elated to win, Andy Murray explains why finishing a match...
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Andy Murray 2023 Australian Open (AI/Reuters/Panoramic)
January 20, 2023

10:34 in two rounds – recent history shows that the odds are against a deep Andy Murray run in Australia

Andy Murray's inspired tennis and never-say-die attitude has him into the third round...
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Andy Murray
January 19, 2023

Miracle man and king of the comeback – Andy Murray comes back from the brink in epic thriller with Kokkinakis

Andy Murray overhauled the situation against Thanasi Kokkinakis 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5),...
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Jenson Brooksby Australian Open 2023
January 19, 2023

American wave rides on as Brooksby takes out No 2 seed Ruud

Jenson Brooksby won against Casper Ruud 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-2 on Thursday...
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Mackenzie Mcdonald of the U.S. reacts during his second round match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the 2023 Australian Open
January 18, 2023

Nadal’s out, so who benefits in the top half of the Australian Open draw?

Now that Rafael Nadal has been eliminated, there is a big opportunity present...
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Rafael Nadal Australian Open 2023
January 18, 2023

Ailing Nadal falls to McDonald, ending his bid for a 23rd major title

Defending Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal suffered an injury midway through his match...
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Jessica Pegula Australian Open 2023
January 18, 2023

Surging Pegula pushes past Sasnovich

Jessica Pegula continued her winning ways on Wednesday in Melbourne, topping Aliaksandra Sasnovich...
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Maria Sakkari Australian Open 2023
January 18, 2023

Sakkari survives Shnaider scare to advance at Australian Open

Maria Sakkari came through a tense tussle with 18-year-old qualifier Diana Shnaider to...
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Iga Swiatek Australian Open 2023
January 18, 2023

Swiatek powers past Osorio, Bucsa will be next

Iga Swiatek scored an impressive victory over Camila Osorio to reach the third...
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Andy Murray 2023 Australian Open
January 17, 2023

Murray Magic! Inspired Scot saves a match point as he takes out Berrettini in five-set Australian Open thrill ride

Andy Murray beat Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (6) on...
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Aryna Sabalenka 2023 Australian Open
January 17, 2023

“I have everything in my pocket” – confident Sabalenka patiently pursues Grand Slam glory

Aryna Sabalenka is just 24 and still very much coming into her own...
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Dominic Thiem 2023 Australian Open
January 17, 2023

“This tournament doesn’t change anything” – Dominic Thiem excited for strong season despite loss to Rublev in Australia

Dominic Thiem is looking at the positives after his straight set loss at...
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Australian Open Coco Gauff
January 16, 2023

“She’s gone through a lot of pressure” – ahead of their first meeting, Coco Gauff acknowledges the differences between herself and Emma Raducanu

Ahead of their first-time meeting, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu had lots to...
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Novak Djokovic 2022 Wimbledon
January 1, 2023

In 2023, history will be calling Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon

The first six months of the 2023 season promise to be incredible, but...
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Frances Tiafoe, US Open 2022
December 24, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – at the US Open, Frances Tiafoe becomes the first Black American to reach the semi-finals in 50 years

American men's tennis was on the rise in 2022, and Frances Tiafoe joined...
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Daniil Medvedev loses US Open 2022
December 24, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Medvedev struggles in deciders and against top-10

2022 was a strange year for Daniil Medvedev, defined by his rise to...
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