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

Stefanos Tsitsipas quizzical look ATP Finals
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 -...
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Andrey Rublev ATP Finals Turin 2022
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...
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Caroline Garcia, WTA Finals 2022
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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Novak Djokovic Nitto ATP Finals Turin 2022 || AI/Reuters/Panoramic
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...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
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...
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Taylor Fritz ATP Finals Turin 2022 || AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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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Taylor Fritz ATP Finals Turin
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...
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medvedev Vienna 2022
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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Stefanos Tsitsipas, ATP Finals 2022
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...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas ATP Finals 2022
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...
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Carlos Alcaraz Nitto ATP Finals Turin 2022
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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Felix Auger-Aliassime 2022 Nitto ATP Finals
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...
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Casper Ruud, ATP Finals 2022
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...
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Casper Ruud Nitto ATP Finals, 2022
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...
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Carlos Alcaraz
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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Caroline Garcia, WTA Finals 2022
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...
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Bianca Andreescu in action during the second round of the 2021 Chicago Fall Tennis Classic WTA 500 tennis tournament
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...
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Harriet Dart and Anne Keothavong at BJK Cup 2022
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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Jack Draper at the 2022 Paris Masters
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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Dominic Stricker US Open 2023
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...
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Brandon Nakashima 2022
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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