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

Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur
June 22, 2022

Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur score another win in Eastbourne

Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur powered into the semi-finals at Eastbourne, and the...
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Chris Evert and Mary Carillo
June 22, 2022

“My sister’s death saved my life” – Chris Evert

Chris Evert opened up about her struggle with ovarian cancer with Mary Carillo,...
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Qinwen Zheng
June 12, 2022

WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging

China's Zheng Qinwen will make her top-50 debut, while Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia...
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Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev at the 2021 U.S. Open
June 12, 2022

ATP rankings: Medvedev back to No 1, Djokovic slips to No 3

There is upheaval at the top of the ATP rankings this week, as...
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Matteo Berrettini Stuttgart 2022
June 12, 2022

Berrettini takes inspiration from – and defeats – Murray in Stuttgart final

Playing in his first event since Indian Wells, Matteo Berrettini claimed the title...
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Beatriz Haddad Maia Nottingham 2022
June 12, 2022

Haddad Maia stops Riske at Nottingham for maiden title

26-year-old Beatriz Haddad Maia claimed her maiden title and became the first Brazilian...
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Tim Van Rijthoven 's-Hertogenbosch
June 12, 2022

World No 205 Van Rijthoven stuns Medvedev for ‘s-Hertogenbosh title

Dutchman Tim Van Rijthoven completed a dream week at the Libema Open by...
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Ekaterina Alexandrova 's-Hertogenbosch
June 12, 2022

Alexandrova thumps Sabalenka in ‘s-Hertogenbosch for first grass title

Ekaterina Alexandrova raced past Aryna Sabalenka, winning the final nine games to claim...
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Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros 2022
June 11, 2022

Nadal plans to play Wimbledon, says Uncle Toni Nadal

The uncle and former longtime coach of Rafael Nadal says that the Spaniard...
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Nick Kyrgios argues with chair umpire Carlos Bernardes after being assessed a point penalty during his fourth round match in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.
June 11, 2022

‘When is this going to stop?’ – Kyrgios hits back against ‘unacceptable’ racial taunt in Stuttgart

Nick Kyrgios accused a fan of yelling a racial slur at him during...
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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz
May 27, 2022

To win Roland-Garros you need to be a five-set beast : what we know about them

Winning long, grueling battles of attrition is an artform that has been perfected...
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Dominic Thiem at the Mutua Madrid Open 2021 at La Caja Magica in May 2021 in Madrid, Spain.
May 16, 2022

Thiem’s comeback still not off the ground – Austrian falls to Cecchinato in Geneva

Dominic Thiem fell short against Italy's Marco Cecchinato on Monday in Geneva, the...
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Monfils Berrettini - Open Australie
May 16, 2022

Gael Monfils forced to pull out of Roland-Garros with a foot injury

Gael Monfils will miss this year's edition of Roland-Garros. The Frenchman announced the...
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Ons Jabeur Madrid
May 15, 2022

WTA rankings – Jabeur cracks career-high, Teichmann and Sherif on the rise

Ons Jabeur makes a new career-high ranking after reaching the Rome final, while...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas Rome 2022
May 15, 2022

ATP rankings – Tsitsipas leapfrogs Nadal ahead of Roland-Garros

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud jumped in this week's rankings, raising their seed...
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Novak Djokovic, Rome 2022
May 15, 2022

“Right now I feel perfect” – Novak Djokovic is right where he needs to be ahead of Roland-Garros title defence

After scoring his sixth Rome title, Novak Djokovic is right where he wants...
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Novak Djokovic 2022 Rome
May 15, 2022

Djokovic stops Tsitsipas for sixth Rome title

World No 1 Novak Djokovic completed his Rome title without dropping a set,...
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Iga Swiatek Rome 2022
May 15, 2022

Swiatek defends Rome title, stretching winning streak to 28 with win over Jabeur

Iga Swiatek now owns the longest winning streak on the WTA Tour since...
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Djokovic Rome 2022
May 14, 2022

Novak Djokovic joins the 1,000 win club and sets Rome final with Stefanos Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic earned his 1,000th career win and booked a rematch of last...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas Rome 2022
May 14, 2022

Tsitsipas stays hot on clay, reaches Rome final with victory over Zverev

Stefanos Tsitsipas reasserted himself in his rivalry with Alexander Zverev on Saturday in...
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Rafael Nadal Madrid
May 14, 2022

Alcaraz to La Nacion – I have the level and am ready to win a major

In a recent interview with La Nacion, Carlos Alcaraz reiterated his belief in...
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