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 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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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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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...

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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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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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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...

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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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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...

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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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November 10, 2022
BJK Cup: Bencic and Teichmann put Swiss on the board as their title quest begins
2021 BJK Cup runner-up Switzerland blanked Italy to begin their quest for a...

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November 10, 2022
Dominic Stricker, the revelation of the 2022 Next Gen Finals so far, defeats Musetti in five sets to qualify for semis
Dominic Stricker has notched wins over Jack Draper and Lorenzo Musetti in back-to-back...

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November 9, 2022
Nadal and Swiatek headlining! – see who is signed up for the inaugural United Cup…
Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and more are set to compete at the 2023...

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November 9, 2022
Draper clicks into gear and dispatches Tseng at Next Gen ATP Finals
Jack Draper bounced back from a difficult loss to Dominic Stricker on Tuesday,...

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November 9, 2022
Just how good was Caroline Garcia’s 2022 season? Here are 5 stats to remind you…
Caroline Garcia's 2022 campaign was brilliant in myriad ways. After starting slowly in...

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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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