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

Beatriz Haddad Maia 2022 Toronto
August 15, 2022

WTA rankings report: top-20 debut for Haddad Maia, Halep rises to 6

Beatriz Haddad Maia and Simona Halep are two of the biggest risers in...
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Pablo Carreno Busta Montreal 2022
August 15, 2022

Sour year turned sweet – Carreno Busta comes to life to capture Montreal title

Pablo Carreno Busta took flight in Montreal and powered past Hubert Hurkacz to...
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Simona Halep Toronto 2022
August 14, 2022

Back on top – Halep notches biggest title of 2022, and a return to top-10

Simona Halep produced a vintage perormance, gutting out a three-set victory over surging...
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Rafael Nadal, Washington 2021
August 13, 2022

Nadal’s path, Djokovic out, first-rounders to watch – what you need to know about the Cincinnati draw

Rafael Nadal is set to take a run at the No 1 ranking...
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Emma Raducanu, 2022
August 13, 2022

Serena v Raducanu – get ready for early excitement as Cincinnati draw is out!

The Serena Williams farewell tour continues in Cincinnati with a blockbuster first-rounder against...
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Nadal 2022
August 12, 2022

Race for ATP No 1 heats up again as Nadal arrives in Cincinnati

The No 1 ranking could go back to Rafael Nadal after Cincinnati. Here's...
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Mathieu Canac
Casper Ruud Toronto 2022
August 11, 2022

Opportunity knocks for Ruud – and others – as seeds fall in Montreal

With four out of the top five seeds falling at the first hurdle...
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Serena Williams Toronto 2022
August 11, 2022

Serena Williams bids emotional farewell to Toronto after loss to Bencic

Serena Williams said the first of many goodbyes tonight in Toronto, after a...
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Nadal Wimbledon 2022
August 11, 2022

Nadal’s fit and committed to playing in Cincinnati, where he has a shot of becoming No 1

The Spaniard plans to rock up at the Western and Southern Open next...
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Carlos Alcaraz Montreal 2022
August 11, 2022

“I couldn’t handle the pressure” – disappointed Alcaraz miffed after loss in Montreal

A disappointed Carlos Alcaraz admitted that he still has a lot of learn...
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Nick Kyrgios Montreal 2022
August 10, 2022

Kyrgios continues blazing form, defeating world No 1 Medvedev in Montreal

Nick Kyrgios defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday evening and...
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Andy Murray, Madrid 2022
August 2, 2022

“Right now I’m not seeing lots of positives” -Murray concerned about cramping issues after early Citi Open loss

After his tough loss to Mikael Ymer on Monday in D.C., Andy Murray...
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Naomi Osaka at the Miami Open 2022
August 2, 2022

“It was really good times with Wim” – now coached by father, Naomi Osaka explains split with Wim Fissette

It will be all in the family for Osaka this summer. The four-time...
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Linda Noskova, Prague 2022
August 1, 2022

WTA rankings report – 17-year-old Noskova into top-100, top-50 debut for Potapova

Czech teen Linda Noskova rises 18 spots and becomes the only women under...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Roland-Garros 2022
August 1, 2022

ATP rankings report – Alcaraz hits No 4, career-highs for Musetti, Baez, Cressy

Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest ATP player to hold a top-4 ranking since...
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Alex de Minaur, Atlanta 2022
August 1, 2022

De Minaur throttles Brooksby to capture second Atlanta title

Alex de Minaur improve to 9-1 lifetime at the Atlanta Open with a...
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Naomi Osaka of Japan talks to the media at the 2022 Miami Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament
July 31, 2022

Unseeded megastars, Osaka’s return, Sakkari top seed – three things to know about next week’s Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose

The stacked 32-player draw in San Jose features four former Grand Slam champions,...
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Andy Murray Wimbledon 2022
July 30, 2022

At Citi Open, Tournament Director Mark Ein pledges to match Andy Murray’s contributions to Ukraine

The Scot has already donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Ukrainian children...
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Novak Djokovic at the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
July 30, 2022

Hopeful Djokovic trains on hard courts – “I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete”

Novak Djokovic remains hopeful - and positive - about his chances of playing...
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Chris Oddo
Cameron Norrie
July 30, 2022

NCAA in the U.S. – a vehicle to the pros, Norrie, Collins, McEnroe, Brady, Isner, 10 questions about college tennis

College tennis in the U.S. has long been a pathway to the ATP...
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Venus Williams
July 30, 2022

Citi Open 2022 – Who is playing? Where are the draws? What are the key storylines? Five things you need to know…

The North American hard court swing will kick into high gear next week...
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