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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Chris Oddo
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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Chris Oddo
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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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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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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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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