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 15, 2022
It’s a boy! – Maria Sharapova gives birth to baby Theodore
The legendary Russian is a mother. She shared the news on Instagram, posting...
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July 13, 2022
With Wimbledon in rearview, Andy Murray sets sights on rising into US Open
An injury derailed Andy Murray's preparation at Wimbledon, where he lost to John...
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July 12, 2022
“It’s a long time” – Dominic Thiem returns to the ATP winner’s circle after 426 days
Dominic Thiem's long journey back to the winner's circle is complete. The former...
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July 10, 2022
‘My level is right there’ – Nick Kyrgios missed his chance at tennis immortality, but feels confident after loss to Djokovic
Nick Kyrgios was a step from his own slice of tennis immortality on...
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July 10, 2022
The GOAT race heats up as Novak Djokovic, looking like his old self, wins his 21st major title at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic is one shy of Rafael Nadal in the all-time men's singles...
Chris Oddo
July 10, 2022
“I didn’t feel in a good place emotionally for several months” – Djokovic explains how he found his ‘serenity’ after trying start to 2022
A season that began with a deportation from Australia hits a high point...
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July 10, 2022
A Wimbledon wunderkind – Djokovic rallies to defeat Kyrgios for 21st major title
Novak Djokovic battled past Nick Kyrgios in four sets to claim his seventh...
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July 8, 2022
“Never won a set off him” – Djokovic needs to solve the Kyrgios mystery to win Wimbledon
It will be a classic battle of world-class server vs world-class returner in...
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July 7, 2022
Tatjana Maria’s inspiring message after epic Wimbledon run: “everything is possible”
34-year-old Tatjana Maria was the darling of Wimbledon in 2022. Though she lost...
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July 7, 2022
“I’m coming back next year for the title” – the Wimbledon dream started last year for Ons Jabeur
Upon reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in 2021, Ons Jabeur knew that SW19...
Chris Oddo
July 7, 2022
Rybakina comes of age on the big stage to set Wimbledon final with Jabeur
Elena Rybakina defeated Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon final. She'll...
Chris Oddo
July 7, 2022
“They told me I need to retire the match” – Nadal didn’t heed his box and soldiered on to victory
Rafael Nadal adding another gritty win to his Grand Slam legacy on Wednesday...
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July 6, 2022
From the depths of despair to the verge of the Wimbledon final – how Nick Kyrgios rekindled his passion and belief
The Aussie was close to bailing on his bright potential, but had a...
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July 6, 2022
Foot fine, abdomen not – gritty Nadal prevails in five-setter with Fritz to keep Wimbledon hopes alive
Rafael Nadal battled through an abdominal injury to edge Taylor Fritz in five...
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July 6, 2022
“Now he’s a man” – Facundo Lugones, coach of Cameron Norrie, details the Brit’s insane workout regimen
Cameron Norrie's coach, Facundo Lugones, explains the dedication of his charge in no...
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July 5, 2022
“I will change her Pampers” – Wimbledon semis are a great achievement, but Tatjana Maria is most proud of motherhood
Germany's Tatjana Maria is inspiring working mothers everywhere with her breakout performance at...
Chris Oddo
July 5, 2022
Five sets and one single-minded miracle man – Djokovic has a knack for rising from the ashes
Novak Djokovic used every tool he had at his disposal to rally from...
Chris Oddo
July 4, 2022
“There was a time where I was having to be forced out of a pub at 4 A.M. to play Nadal” – older, wiser Nick Kyrgios has eyes on Wimbledon’s prize
Older and... wiser? Nick Kyrgios is certainly not a saint, but he is...
Chris Oddo
July 3, 2022
A fitting tribute to Centre-Court: Sinner and Alcaraz clash gives fans a glimpse into Wimbledon’s future
On a day that showcased Centre Court's glorious past, tennis fans were treated...
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July 3, 2022
“Doesn’t matter how old you are, or how many kids you have” – Tatjana Maria, mother of two, relishing Wimbledon revival
All in the family for Germany's Tatjana Maria. A win for the 34-year-old...
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July 3, 2022
Kyrgios frustrates – and dismantles – Tsitsipas in over-the-top, manic battle at Wimbledon
In a wild, frothy battle, Nick Kyrgios got under Stefanos' Tsitsipas skin and...
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