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
March 29, 2022
Alcaraz v Tsitsipas, round 2 – what to expect six months after their US Open thriller
Carlos Alcaraz was the underdog when he met Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US...

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March 28, 2022
14 and counting, all on hard courts – inside Iga Swiatek’s torrid streak
The soon to be world No 1 battled through a tough first set...

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March 28, 2022
Medvedev motors into Miami round of 16 and inches closer to No 1
Daniil Medvedev marched closer to regaining the ATP's No 1 ranking by defeating...

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March 28, 2022
Jannik Sinner saves himself again – Italian saves five match points vs Carreno Busta in Miami
Jannik Sinner saved five match points to top Pablo Carreno Busta in a...

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March 28, 2022
‘I should not have gone on court today’ – Azarenka releases statement after bizarre retirement in Miami
Victoria Azarenka explains that personal issues led to her abrupt retirement from her...

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March 28, 2022
WTA Round of 16, Miami – new No 1 Swiatek to face Gauff, Badosa takes on teen Fruhvirtova
The sweet 16 is set on the women's side at the Miami Open....

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March 27, 2022
“I can’t ask for much more’ – Switched on Kyrgios flies past Fognini in Miami
Nick Kyrgios continued his fine form in Miami, reaching the round of 16...

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March 27, 2022
16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova stuns three-time Miami champion Azarenka, who retires without explanation
16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic stunned Victoria Azarenka to reach the...

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March 27, 2022
Medvedev on No 1 ranking – I want to be back there
Daniil Medvedev is hungry to reclaim the No 1 ranking - and create...

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March 27, 2022
Miami Open ATP – how the seeds fared in round two
The third round is set on the men's side at the Miami Open...

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March 27, 2022
Kyrgios v Fognini – 4 stats you need to know ahead of their third-round clash at Miami
Tennis Majors, with our partner Opta, gets you primed for one of Sunday's...

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March 26, 2022
Meet the new No 1! Swiatek notches historic win over Golubic in Miami
Iga Swiatek will rise to the top of the WTA rankings after the...

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March 25, 2022
Kyrgios cruises past No 5-seeded Rublev in 52 minutes at Miami
Nick Kyrgios continued his fine form in Miami with a dominant victory over...

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March 25, 2022
16-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova stuns Mertens for career-best win at Miami
The rising 16-year-old from the Czech Republic was facing a top-50 opponent for...

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March 25, 2022
Kyrgios docked $25K by ATP for Unsportsmanlike Conduct at Indian Wells
Nick Kyrgios received $25K in fines from the ATP for his behavior at...

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March 25, 2022
Brooksby’s tantrum puts spotlight on ATP for the wrong reasons once again
A racquet throwing incident nearly cost Jenson Brooksby a victory in Miami on...

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March 25, 2022
Murray sets Medvedev clash in Miami
The 34-year-old Scot breezed past Federico Delbonis, but his next challenge promises to...

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March 25, 2022
Raducanu’s Miami Open cut short by Siniakova
Emma Raducanu squandered a set lead against Katerina Siniakova, dropping to 2-5 in...

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March 24, 2022
Thiem, Wawrinka set for long awaited return at Marbella Challenger
It's finally go time for a pair of former champions. Dominic Thiem and...

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March 24, 2022
Osaka charges Past Kerber in battle of multiple Grand Slam champs at Miami
Naomi Osaka cruised past Angelique Kerber in a battle of former Grand Slam...

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March 24, 2022
Nick Kyrgios sets Round 2 Clash with Rublev at Miami
Nick Kyrgios made the most of his wildcard on Wednesday night, defeating Adrian...

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