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
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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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