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
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...
Chris Oddo
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
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo