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
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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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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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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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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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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May 14, 2022
Djokovic praises Auger-Aliassime after their Rome tussle – “He’s a very complete player”
Novak Djokovic dished out some high praise to Felix Auger-Aliassime after capturing the...
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May 13, 2022
Kasatkina bumps second-seeded Badosa to round out Rome quarter-finals
Daria Kasatkina eased past Paula Badosa in Rome for her third consecutive top...
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May 12, 2022
Nadal on his injured foot – Time to accept the situation and fight
Rafael Nadal suffered a disappointing injury setback on Thursday night in Rome, but...
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May 12, 2022
He may not be ready, but Stan Wawrinka is excited for the Djokovic challenge in Rome nevertheless
A resurgent Stan Wawrinka is set to rekindle his iconic rivalry with Novak...
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May 12, 2022
Sharp-shooting Collins fires past Halep at Rome
Danielle Collins claimed the first ever clay-court meeting between herself and Simona Halep...
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May 2, 2022
ATP Rankings – top 50 debut for Holger Rune (45) and Sebastian Baez (40), career-high for Tiafoe (25)
Holger Rune joins fellow teenager in the top 50 thanks to his title...
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May 2, 2022
‘Let’s see what the players do’ – Nadal, Djokovic hint at collective action on Wimbledon’s ban of Russian, Belarusian players
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic each asserted their belief that Wimbledon's ban is...
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May 1, 2022
Osaka knocked out of Madrid, as Andreescu and Raducanu move deeper
Bianca Andreescu and Emma Raducanu stormed to victory in Madrid on Sunday, as...
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May 1, 2022
Nadal’s road back from rib injury – ‘I’m trying to face these days like a pre-season’
The road to Roland-Garros begins now for Rafael Nadal. The King of Clay...
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May 1, 2022
Argentina’s Sebastian Baez claims maiden ATP title at Estoril, defeating Tiafoe in final
From "Why not me?" to "Yes, it's me!" - Argentina's Sebastian Baez completes...
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May 1, 2022
“Worst way to win a final” – Holger Rune claims maiden ATP title as Botic van de Zandschulp retires with injury
Holger Rune claimed his maiden ATP title when Botic van de Zandschulp was...
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April 25, 2022
Alcaraz – I don’t have any limits and don’t want to set any
Carlos Alcaraz's blinding surge to the top-10 is the stuff of dreams, but...
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April 25, 2022
ATP rankings – welcome to the top 10, Carlos Alcaraz!
Carlos Alcaraz makes his top-10 debut today, as the ninth youngest ATP player...
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April 25, 2022
WTA Rankings – Badosa climbs to No 2 while Swiatek affirms No 1 status
By reaching the semi-finals at Stuttgart last week, Spain's Paula Badosa leapfrogged Barbora...
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April 22, 2022
There is no logic to what they propose – Emotional Rublev’s critique of Wimbledon ban, updated with reactions across tennis
Andrey Rublev and fellow players had a call with Wimbledon officials on Wednesday,...
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April 22, 2022
WTA Icons Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King join chorus of opposition against Wimbledon ban
A pair of WTA legends has spoken out against Wimbledon's controversial ban of...
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