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 8, 2022
Dominic Stricker serves his way past Jack Draper in three tiebreaks at Next Gen Finals in Milan
Dominic Stricker powered past Jack Draper in three consecutive tiebreaks on his NextGen...
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November 8, 2022
Nakashima survives surprising Italian Arnaldi in tense NextGen Finals clash
Brandon Nakashima was pushed to the brink by 134-ranked Matteo Arnaldi but managed...
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November 8, 2022
Rybakina clinches opening victory for Kazakhstan over Great Britain at BJK Cup
Elena Rybakina and Yulia Putintseva notched victories to lock up a victory for...
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November 8, 2022
Sanders, Tomljanovic lead Aussies to victory over Slovakia in BJK Cup opener
Australian moved a step closer to the semi-finals at BJK Cup, defeating Slovakia...
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November 8, 2022
Flawless Caroline Garcia serves up perfection in Fort Worth, defeating Sabalenka for WTA Finals crown
Caroline Garcia never blinked as she battled past Aryna Sabalenka in a high-octane...
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November 8, 2022
Mertens and Kudermetova rally late against Krejcikova and Siniakova to claim doubles title at WTA Finals
Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens staged a late rally against top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova...
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November 8, 2022
A look inside the insane statistics that characterised Iga Swiatek’s 2022 season
Iga Swiatek's 2022 campaign was the stuff of dreams. She didn't just rise...
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November 8, 2022
With one breathtaking season, Iga Swiatek reshaped the future of women’s tennis. Now that it’s over, it’s time to rest
Iga Swiatek took women's tennis to unexpected heights in 2022. Now that her...
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November 7, 2022
Rune: “My heart was almost in my brain” during Paris Masters final against Djokovic
Serving for a maiden title is a difficult task, but it's even more...
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November 7, 2022
Sabalenka ends Swiatek’s dream season at WTA Finals, setting final with Garcia
Aryna Sabelenka powered past the world No 1 to reach the title match...
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November 7, 2022
ATP Rankings: Rune joins No 1 Alcaraz inside the top-10, Tsitsipas jumps to No 3, Auger-Aliassime to No 6
Holger Rune joins the top-10 for the first time on Monday, marking the...
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November 7, 2022
“Rune has better backhand, Alcaraz has better forehand” – Novak Djokovic weighs in on the two teenagers in the ATP’s top-10
After the Paris final, Novak Djokovic gave a short, sweet breakdown of the...
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November 7, 2022
Garcia storms past Sakkari and will play for biggest career title at WTA Finals
Surging Caroline Garcia will play for the title at the WTA Finals, after...
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November 6, 2022
“I think he’s very good for our sport” – Djokovic believes 19-year-old Rune is the future of tennis, along with Alcaraz
Move over Carlos Alcaraz, Sunday is a day for the spotlight to be...
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November 6, 2022
Unstoppable Swiatek cruises past Gauff at WTA Finals to stretch winning streak against top-10 to 15
Iga Swiatek continues to drop jaws and rack up milestones as the WTA...
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November 6, 2022
Garcia edges Kasatkina in a cliffhanger to claim last semi-final spot at WTA Finals
Caroline Garcia edged Daria Kasatkina in a winner-take-all battle in Fort Worth, claiming...
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November 4, 2022
Kasatkina closes the door on Gauff, sets a winner-takes-all clash with Garcia for semi-final spot at WTA Finals
Daria Kasatkina eliminated Coco Gauff from contention and sent Iga Swiatek through to...
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November 4, 2022
“Signs of improvement on all surfaces” – Djokovic impressed by surging Musetti, and wary of the challenge
Away from the spotlight, 20-year-old Lorenzo Musetti continues to make his case as...
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November 4, 2022
Swiatek continues to dominate at WTA Finals, dispatching Garcia in straights
World No 1 Iga Swiatek remained undefeated at the WTA Finals in Fort...
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November 3, 2022
“If nothing happens, I hope to be there” – After rough ride in Paris, Nadal wants to play Turin
Rafael Nadal plans to participate in this year's Nitto ATP Finals, which begin...
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November 3, 2022
Sakkari stops Sabalenka – surging Greek is the first to qualify for semis in Fort Worth
The Greek fought off a late rally by Sabalenka to remain undefeated at...
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