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