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.

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Medvedev 2024 Wimbledon | Action Plus / Panoramic
July 9, 2024

“I’m always going to make your life difficult” – Medvedev on his approach against top tier talent

Daniil Medvedev explained the competitive philosophy that makes him a threat to win...
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Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2024 | Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
July 9, 2024

“I tried to fight with what I had today” – Sinner laments missed chances and the illness that held him back vs Medvedev

Illness struck at the wrong time for Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon
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Jasmine Paolini Wimbledon 2024 | Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
July 9, 2024

Paolini powers past shell-shocked Navarro, becomes first Italian woman to reach Wimbledon semi-final

Jasmine Paolini made history for Italy at Wimbledon, defeating Emma Navarro to reach...
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Carlos Alcaraz
July 9, 2024

Defending champion Alcaraz runs past Paul, setting Wimbledon semi-final rematch with Medvedev

The Spaniard stretched his Wimbledon - and Grand Slam - winning streak to...
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Daniil Medvedev Wimbledon 2024 | Chryslène Caillaud / Panoramic
July 9, 2024

Medvedev stuns top-seeded Sinner at Wimbledon, first loss for Italian as world No 1

Daniil Medvedev engineered a five-set takedown of top-seeded Jannik Sinner to book his...
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard - Imago / Panoramic
July 8, 2024

“Ridiculous” – Mpetshi Perricard draws rave reviews from Musetti and many others at Wimbledon

The missile-serving Frenchman turned heads and racked up aces on his Wimbledon main...
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Barbora Krejcikova 2024 Wimbledon | Action Plus / Panoramic
July 8, 2024

Krejcikova sends off Collins, reaches her first Wimbledon quarter-final

Barbora Krejcikova defeated Danielle Collins 7-5, 6-3 on Monday evening and will play...
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Taylor Fritz Wimbledon 2024 | Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
July 8, 2024

Fritz comes back from the brink, defeats Zverev to reach second Wimbledon quarter-final

Taylor Fritz rallied from two sets down against Alexander Zverev to reach his...
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Rybakina Wimbledon 2024 | Gepa / Panoramic
July 8, 2024

“I don’t really think about this” – Rybakina prefers not to dwell on her new status as Wimbledon women’s favourite

The 2022 champion is a solid favourite to win it all after reaching...
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Swiatek no grass 2024
July 7, 2024

“I know what I need to change, and I’ll do it” – Swiatek still determined to get better on grass

Grass court ended in a dissapointing loss for Iga Swiatek in 2024, but...
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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2024 | © Action Plus / Panoramic
July 6, 2024

Djokovic passes Popyrin test to set round of 16 clash with Rune at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic edged out Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Saturday...
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Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2024 | © Action Plus / Panoramic
July 6, 2024

Putintseva stuns Swiatek, Jabeur also falls as Wimbledon women’s draw opens up

The top seed was sent packing by an inspired Yulia Putintseva on Day...
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Ben Shelton 2024 | Action Plus / Panoramic
July 6, 2024

No fear: Rising American Ben Shelton oozing confidece ahead of clash with top-seeded Sinner

Facing Jannik Sinner after spending over 10 hours on court in week one...
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Daniil Medvedev, Wimbledon 2024
July 6, 2024

Medvedev motors into second week at Wimbledon, finishing off Struff in two-day affair

Daniil Medvedev finished off Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the second week at Wimbledon...
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Zverev Wimbledon 2024
July 6, 2024

Zverev survives injury scare to remain undefeated against Norrie, reaches last 16 at Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (15) on Saturday afternoon. He'll...
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Roger Federer, Wimbledon 2023
July 6, 2024

Federer on Alcaraz v Sinner, Djokovic’s knee and the next wave of men’s tennis

The Swiss maestro is making the rounds at Wimbledon this week, and giving...
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Carlos Alcaraz
July 5, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz has solved tennis’ five-set riddle, but how?

Carlos Alcaraz is a ringer when it comes to playing fifth sets at...
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Frances Tiafoe Wimbledon 2024 | Imago / Panoramic
July 5, 2024

“I haven’t been happy playing” – Frances Tiafoe rediscovered his swagger at Wimbledon, and is hungry for a big summer in the U.S.

Frances Tiafoe didn't get the win on Friday at Wimbledon, but his experience...
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Grigor Dimitrov, Queen's, 2023
July 5, 2024

Dimitrov rifles past Monfils, makes Wimbledon’s round of 16

Grigor Dimitrov beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday and will face...
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Tommy Paul
July 5, 2024

Queen’s champion Tommy Paul is back in the round of 16 at Wimbledon

The American will play the winner of the match between Spaniard Roberto Bautista...
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Jasmine Paolini
July 5, 2024

Wimbledon: Paolini becomes first Italian woman to reach round of 16 in first three Slams of the season with victory over Andreescu

Jasmine Paolini won against Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Friday and will...
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