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

Kasatkina WTA Finals 2022
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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Lorenzo Musetti Davis Cup
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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Iga Swiatek WTA Finals 2022 |
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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Nadal Paris 2022
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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Maria Sakkari WTA Finals 2022
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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Felix Auger-Aliassime, Paris Masters 2022
November 3, 2022

Surging Felix Auger-Aliassime on lessons learned and how he is now able to “deny defeat”

Felix Auger-Aliassime has made the jump from underachiever to "refuse to lose" closer...
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Ons Jabeur WTA Finals 2022
November 3, 2022

Jabeur flicks the switch and rallies past Pegula to stay in contention at WTA Finals

Ons Jabeur notched a critical victory, rallying from a set down to defeat...
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Sorana Cirstea
November 2, 2022

Cirstea – Adidas “were telling me it’s better to be beautiful in top 10, top 20 than less beautiful and No 1”

The Romanian star hits out at Adidas for valuing players more for their...
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Iga Swiatek at the 2022 Ostrava Open
November 2, 2022

“Hopefully, we’re gonna see a full house soon” – Swiatek hopes Fort Worth fans start showing up for WTA Finals

Crowds have been smaller than expected at this year's WTA Finals in Fort...
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Caroline Garcia at the 2022 US Open in New York
November 2, 2022

“The most important thing was staying positive” – Caroline Garcia shakes off stress to defeat Gauff in WTA Finals opener

Caroline Garcia rediscovered her winning ways on Tuesday, taking out Coco Gauff in...
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Iga Swiatek at the 2022 Ostrava Open
November 2, 2022

Swiatek off to flying start in Fort Worth – world No 1 eases past Kasatkina in straights

World No 1 Iga Swiatek swiftly moved to the top of the table...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Basel, 2022
October 28, 2022

“On court there’s no friends” – Alcaraz moves past Carreno Busta to set popcorn semi with Auger-Aliassime in Basel

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 6-4 on Friday afternoon and will...
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medvedev Vienna 2022
October 28, 2022

“This level… I have been looking for it for a long, long time” – confident Medvedev dispatches Sinner in Vienna

Daniil Medvedev beat Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-2 on Friday afternoon. He'll play Bulgarian...
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Dominic Thiem
October 28, 2022

Next stop 2023 – Thiem shuts down season, but holds high hopes for what comes next

Dominic Thiem's return to the top-100 will have to wait until next year,...
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Bianca Andreescu at the 2022 US Open in New York
October 28, 2022

Bianca Andreescu and coach Sven Groeneveld have parted ways

The former US Open champ is in the market for a new coach...
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Daniil Medvedev Vienna 2022
October 27, 2022

“It’s usually not easy to play after an injury” – 100 percent fit Medvedev spoils party for Thiem in Vienna

Top-seeded Daniil Medvedev edged Dominic Thiem in a physical straight-set encounter on Thursday...
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Stan Wawrinka 2022
October 25, 2022

Stan with a plan – Wawrinka scores stunner over Ruud in Basel

Stan Wawrinka kicked off his 15th appearance at the Swiss Indoors Basel with...
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Dominic Thiem Vienna 2022
October 25, 2022

Thiem dream! Austrian saves two match points for emotional win over Tommy Paul in Vienna

Dominic Thiem battled from the brink to earn a magical victory over Tommy...
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Alex Molcan
October 25, 2022

Swiss Indoors: Molcan earns second-round clash with Rinderknech

Alex Molcan edged out Mackenzie McDonald 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 on Tuesday and will...
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Andy Murray Basel 2022
October 25, 2022

Late rally helps Murray survive Safiullin in Basel

Making his first appearance in Basel in 17 years, Andy Murray rallied for...
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Rafael Nadal Rolex Paris Masters 2020
October 24, 2022

Nadal set for competition at Paris Masters and ATP Finals in Turin, says coach Carlos Moya

According to coach Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal is ready and making plans to...
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