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
November 18, 2022
“My goal is to be more consistent on returns” Tsitsipas came a long way in 2022, but wants more next season
Though he missed out on a chance at the semi-finals in Turin -...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2022
Rublev slips past Tsitsipas, setting a semi-final with Ruud at Nitto ATP Finals
Andrey Rublev reached the semi-finals at the ATP Finals for the first time...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2022
“I cried from pain, sadness and joy” – Caroline Garcia opens up and reflects on her remarkable 2022 season
Caroline Garcia made an emotional post on social media, sharing details of the...
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November 18, 2022
“Just fatigue from grueling battle” – Djokovic gives details on his alarming physical struggles, but not many, after win over Medvedev
Novak Djokovic emptied the tank to defeat Daniil Medvedev on Friday, but the...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2022
“I’ve played a long year” – Felix Auger-Aliassime ran out of steam against Fritz in his 21st match in a month and a half
As the 2022 season winds down, fatigue is taking its toll on Felix...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2022
Fast courts at ATP Finals in Turin don’t just favour big servers, says Taylor Fritz
Big servers are enjoying plenty of free points at the ATP Finals in...
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November 18, 2022
Taylor Fritz outserves Auger-Aliassime to set semi-final with Djokovic at ATP Finals
In a battle of big servers American Taylor Fritz edged Felix Auger-Aliassime to...
Chris Oddo
November 17, 2022
“It means I was not good enough” – after seven consecutive top-10 losses, Daniil Medvedev vows to improve
The former world No 1 has been a hard luck loser for much...
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November 17, 2022
“It has been lost over the years in our sport” – Tsitsipas keen on bringing serve-and-volley tennis into the limelight
Stefanos Tsitsipas is finding success against Daniil Medvedev, thanks to his willingness to...
Chris Oddo
November 17, 2022
“It was a pure roller coaster” – Tsitsipas survives epic clash to eliminate Medvedev at ATP Finals
Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed a dramatic three-set victory to eliminate Daniil Medvedev from semi-final...
Chris Oddo
November 16, 2022
“All the hard work pays off” – No 1 Alcaraz proud to make history as he sets sights on 100 percent health in 2023
Carlos Alcaraz joined a legendary group of ATP legends as the youngest ever...
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November 16, 2022
“It’s nice to say that I was able to beat him finally” – Felix Auger-Aliassime takes confidence from “really important win” over Nadal
Though Rafael Nadal isn't in peak form at the moment, Felix Auger-Aliassime still...
Chris Oddo
November 16, 2022
Confident Casper Ruud is in statement-making mode at the ATP Finals, and angling for a win against his idol Nadal
Casper Ruud went quiet after the US Open, but the Norwegian is back...
Chris Oddo
November 16, 2022
Casper Ruud qualifies for last four at ATP Finals with dramatic win over Taylor Fritz in Turin
Casper Ruud edged Taylor Fritz to book his spot in the semi-finals in...
Chris Oddo
November 15, 2022
It’s official! Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest year-end No 1 in ATP history
The Spaniard is not in action in Turin, but he has become a...
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November 11, 2022
Eye of the Coach #68: Caroline Garcia has what it takes to be No 1 and win Slams
In episode #68 of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why he...
Chris Oddo
November 11, 2022
“Next year I really think I can crack the top 10 again” – Andreescu aiming high in 2023, but still hasn’t found a coach
Bianca Andreescu has yet to line up a full-time coach for 2023 but...
Chris Oddo
November 10, 2022
Great Britain sweeps past Spain to break 41-year semi-final drought at BJK Cup
Needing a clean sweep against Spain, Great Britain got stunning performances from four...
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November 10, 2022
Draper takes out home hope Musetti in Milan to set semi-final with Nakashima at Next Gen ATP Finals
Jack Draper cruised past Lorenzo Musetti on Thursday in Milan to reach the...
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November 10, 2022
Stricker finishes group play undefeated at Next Gen Finals, will face Lehecka in semis
Dominic Stricker completed group play undefeated and will face Jiri Lehecka for a...
Chris Oddo
November 10, 2022
Nakashima qualifies for semis at Next Gen ATP Finals with perfect 3-0 record
Brandon Nakashima has qualified for the semi-finals in Milan for the second straight...
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