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
September 26, 2022
WTA rankings: Samsonova and Alexandrova hit new career high, Zheng Qinwen hits ranking milestone for China
A pair of late bloomers from Russia are knocking on the door of...

Chris Oddo
September 26, 2022
Brandon Nakashima defeats Marcos Giron for maiden ATP title in San Diego
In a battle of Americans bidding for their maiden ATP title, it was...

Chris Oddo
September 26, 2022
ATP rankings: Wawrinka in the rise! Sinner returns to top-10 as Djokovic targets Turin
Stan Wawrinka jumps 93 points in this week's rankings and makes a return...

Chris Oddo
September 26, 2022
“I hope I didn’t make the team lose” – Despite Federer’s words, his farewell was anything but a loss
Jokes aside, this weekend's Laver Cup was a win for tennis, in the...

Chris Oddo
September 24, 2022
“I remember crying after he lost the finals in 2009 in Australia” – Matteo Berrettini, on growing up a Federer fan
Italy's Matteo Berrettini is stepping into Roger Federer at Laver Cup this weekend....

Chris Oddo
September 24, 2022
“An important part of my life is leaving too” – Nadal and tennis react to Federer’s last dance
Roger Federer's retirement has hit the tennis world hard. Rafael Nadal is all...

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September 24, 2022
“These are some of the best minds ever in the game” – Andy Murray on playing with the Big Three and Borg backing him at Laver Cup
What's it like having Novak Djokovic offering you tactical advice during a Laver...

Chris Oddo
September 23, 2022
“This is the ultimate” – Tsitsipas moved, honoured to be playing a role in historic day for Federer and Laver Cup
After opening accounts at the 2022 Laver Cup, Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up on...

Chris Oddo
September 19, 2022
Testing equipment #14: The best racquets to create heavy spin (like Rafael Nadal)
In this edition of "Testing Equipment" Seb Proisy shares tips on how to...

Chris Oddo
September 16, 2022
Eye of the Coach #66: “Nobody has ever played tennis like Roger Federer, nobody ever will again”
In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou breaks down...

Patrick Mouratoglou
September 12, 2022
Juan Carlos Ferrero – “Carlos Alcaraz was born for the big occasions”
Like many tennis "aficionados" who witnessed Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's epic in...

Chris Oddo
September 12, 2022
“Of course I’m hungry for more” – Alcaraz plans extended stay atop ATP rankings
At 19 Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player to ever hold the ATP's...

Chris Oddo
September 10, 2022
“I never played a guy who moves as well as him” – Tiafoe praises Alcaraz after defeat
Frances Tiafoe has high praise for teenager Carlos Alcaraz after falling to the...

Chris Oddo
September 10, 2022
Tiafoe: “I can play with the best obviously, and I’m capable of winning Grand Slams”
After a five-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semis, Frances...

Chris Oddo
September 10, 2022
“What’s most fair is if we both reach the final” – Ruud not shying away from Alcaraz as battle for No 1 looms at US Open
Casper Ruud is not shying away from a battle from No 1 -...

Chris Oddo
September 5, 2022
Kyrgios – “Three more matches, potentially, then we never have to play tennis again”
Nearing the end of his most successful year on tour, Nick Kyrgios has...

Chris Oddo
September 5, 2022
Medvedev to lose No 1 spot – either Nadal, Alcaraz or Ruud will be top after US Open
The No 1 ranking is within Rafael Nadal's grasp once again. Here's what...

Chris Oddo
September 4, 2022
Moutet : “I’m trying to become a lucky winner, not a lucky loser”
Corentin Moutet, first lucky loser to ever reach the US Open last 16,...

Chris Oddo
September 3, 2022
“I always root for him, no matter who he’s playing” – Coco Gauff shares her reasons for Kyrgios fandom
The 18-year-old American says she's rooting for Nick Kyrgios in New York, and...

Chris Oddo
September 3, 2022
“Great for him and great for tennis” Medvedev surprised and impressed by Kyrgios’ 2022 revival
Having already suffered a loss to Nick Kyrgios this summer, Daniil Medvedev knows...

Chris Oddo
September 3, 2022
“I always carry this chip on my shoulder” Kyrgios wants to prove his big stage chops again against Medvedev
The Aussie is beyond excited for another chance to prove the haters wrong...

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