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

Linda Fruhvirtova in Chennai
December 23, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – 20 first-time title winners in the ATP and WTA Tours

There were 20 first-time title winners across the ATP and WTA Tours in...
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Aryna Sabalenka, Stuttgart 2021
December 23, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Sabalenka plagued by 428 double-faults, but perseveres 

Aryna Sabalenka was plagued by doublde-faults in 2022, but still managed to rise...
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Holger Rune, Rolex Paris Masters 2022
December 22, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Holger Rune rises from 103 to inside the top 10, and defeats five top-10 players in Paris

Carlos Alcaraz wasn't the only teenager shaking up the ATP Tour in 2022....
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Iga Swiatek
December 22, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – inside Iga Swiatek’s mind-blowing 37-match winning streak

It's easy to run out of superlatives when talking about Iga Swiatek's 2022...
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Caroline Garcia, US Open 2022
December 21, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Caroline Garcia’s summer of domination takes her from 74th to fourth in less than six months

She started the season as an afterthought and finished it as a bona...
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Rafael Nadal, Acapulco 2020
December 21, 2022

 The statistics that defined 2022 – Nadal’s career-best 20-match winning streak

He finished 2021 under an injury cloud, but Rafael Nadal strutted his stuff...
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Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2022
December 20, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Alcaraz becomes the youngest No 1 in history

Carlos Alcaraz rewrote the ATP record books when it comes to teenagers in...
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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, 2021
December 20, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Nadal and Djokovic flip-flop in the Grand Slam race

The Big Three continued to dominate the Grand Slam men's singles titles list...
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Reilly Opelka Dallas 2022
December 19, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Isner and Opelka take the bots higher in Dallas

What happens when you bring two of tennis' most lethal servebots together? Tiebreak...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime 2022 Nitto ATP Finals
December 19, 2022

The statistics that defined 2022 – Felix Auger-Aliassime arrives on the big stage, winning four ATP titles, along with the ATP and Davis Cups

There were question marks surrounding Felix Auger-Aliassime as 2022 began. He answered them...
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Alex de Minaur 2022 Davis Cup Finals || Zuma / Panoramic
November 23, 2022

“Bring this Alex more often” to the ATP Tour – De Minaur at his best at Davis Cup as he embraces leadership role

Alex de Minaur is all about the green and gold. The 23-year-old Aussie...
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Swiatek Roland-Garros 2022 || Zuma / Panoramic
November 22, 2022

‘I stand with victims of abuse” – Hurkacz, Swiatek call for investigation into abuse claims against president of Polish Tennis Federation

Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz took to social media to use their voices...
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Alex de Minaur and Lleyton Hewitt at Davis Cup 2022 || AI / Reuters / Panoramic
November 22, 2022

Alex de Minaur sends Australia through to Davis Cup semis with tie-clinching win over Van de Zandschulp

The Aussie showed his love of the Davis Cup once again with a...
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Jordan Thompson Davis Cup 2022
November 22, 2022

Jordan Thompson defeats Tallon Griekspoor, Aussies lead Netherlands 1-0

The Aussies take a 1-0 lead over the Netherlands thanks to Jordan Thompson's...
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Novak Djokovic ATP Finals 2022 Turin || AI / Reuters / Panoramic
November 21, 2022

“I’ll do anything in my power to challenge the young guys for the biggest trophies” – Watch out 2023, Novak Djokovic still has plenty of fire in the belly

After claiming a record sixth Nitto ATP Finals title, Novak Djokovic says he...
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Casper Ruud 2022 ATP Finals Turin || AI / Reuters / Panoramic
November 21, 2022

I still feel like I haven’t peaked – After career year, Casper Ruud believes he’s got better tennis in him

The Norwegian pushed for the sports' biggest titles in a breakout season that...
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Casper Ruud and Novak Djokovic 2022 Rome
November 20, 2022

Djokovic vs Ruud: head-to-head, quotes, stats, all you need to know ahead of Sunday’s final at the ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud are set to face off for the Nitto...
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Federer Uniqlo
November 20, 2022

Roger Federer returns to the court in Tokyo! The Swiss maestro, still nursing his “so-so” knee, advocates for mental health and longer careers for players

Roger Federer made his first on-court appearance at the Uniqlo Lifewear Day in...
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Casper Ruud, 2022
November 19, 2022

Rude treatment – Norway’s Ruud rips past Rublev to set final with Djokovic at ATP Finals

Casper Ruud raced past Andrey Rublev to book his spot in the final...
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Taylor Fritz ATP Finals 2022 Turin
November 19, 2022

“When it happens, it’s an absolute shock” – Taylor Fritz miffed at spectator who shouted during critical moment vs Djokovic

Taylor Fritz was thrown off when an unruly spectator shouted out during a...
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Tsitsipas and Rublev ATP Finals Turin 2022
November 19, 2022

‘He prevailed with the few tools that he has” – Tsitsipas said it, Rublev responds

After some interesting comments from Stefanos Tsitsipas about Andrey Rublev's lack of tools,...
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