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
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Mathieu Canac
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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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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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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,...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
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...

Chris Oddo
July 21, 2022
Teodor Davidov in dad’s eyes – the ambidextrous phenom is evolving on and off the court
11-year-old Teodor Davidoff is making waves as a rising ambidextrous player with two...

Chris Oddo
July 17, 2022
Rusty gets his due – Legendary Lleyton Hewitt goes into the Hall of Fame
Aussie Legend Lleyton Hewitt was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame...

Chris Oddo
July 16, 2022
Progress made: disappointed with loss to Bublik at Newport, Murray vows to continue quest
Andy Murray will crack the ATP's top-50 for the first time since 2018...

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