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 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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Naomi Osaka, Miami 2022
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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Ash Barty and Cori Gauff, Adelaide 2022
March 24, 2022

‘Savage move’ – Gauff, Osaka, Tsitsipas and others try to make sense of Ash Barty’s sudden retirement

Media day at the Miami Open gave top players a chance to speak...
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Naomi Osaka 2022 Miami Open
March 24, 2022

Naomi Osaka, on working with a therapist – ‘I realise how helpful it is’

Naomi Osaka has started to work with a therapist after her difficult experience...
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Iga Swiatek, Australian Open 2022
March 23, 2022

‘I was crying for a long time’ – emotional Swiatek confused over Barty retirement

An emotional Iga Swiatek was caught off guard by Ash Barty's retirement announcement....
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Marian Vajda and Novak Djokovic, 2014
March 2, 2022

Djokovic confirms split with Vajda – “He will always be family” 

Statements from Djokovic and his longtime coach highlight the tremendous affection shared between...
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Elina Svitolina, Monterrey 2022
March 2, 2022

Determined Svitolina notches emotional win for Ukraine in Monterrey

The Ukrainian was playing with purpose in Monterrey, where every dollar she earns...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Rolex Paris Masters 2021 - © JB Autissier / Panoramic
February 21, 2022

ATP Rankings – Alcaraz rising to career-high, Cerundolo massive jump

New milestones for Carlos Alcaraz and a huge jump for Francisco Cerundolo headline...
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Jelena Ostapenko
February 21, 2022

WTA Rankings – Ostapenko rises to 13, Badosa up to 4

Jelena Ostapenko has achieved her highest ranking since October of 2018 thanks to...
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Carlos Alcaraz Rio Open 2022
February 21, 2022

History made! – Alcaraz defeats Schwartzman at Rio to become youngest ATP 500 champion

Carlos Alcaraz powered past Argentina's Diego Schwartzman to become the youngest ATP 500...
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Cameron Norrie 2022 Delray Beach OpeAn champion
February 20, 2022

Norrie wrestles Delray Beach crown from 2020 champion Opelka

British No 1 Cameron Norrie took out 2020 champion Reilly Opelka in straight...
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Andrey Rublev
February 20, 2022

Andrey Rublev stops Felix Auger-Aliassime in Marseille, wins ninth career title

Andrey Rublev claimed the Open 13 title in Marseille, marching past Felix Auger-Aliassime...
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Britain's Cameron Norrie reacts during his match against France's Arthur Rinderknech
February 20, 2022

Norrie and Opelka set to clash for Delray Beach Open title

Cameron Norrie will face Reilly Opelka in a battle of the top two...
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Carlos Alcaraz Rio Open 2022
February 20, 2022

Fast-rising Alcaraz tops Berrettini and Fognini to reach the final in Rio

Carlos Alcaraz found his way past Matteo Berrettini and Fabio Fognini to reach...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime QF AO 2022
February 19, 2022

Auger-Aliassime will go for back-to-back titles against Rublev in popcorn Marseille final

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Andrey Rublev will meet for the second time in as...
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Britain's Cameron Norrie reacts during his match against France's Arthur Rinderknech
February 19, 2022

Norrie tops Korda, semis set at Delray Beach

The semis are set at the Delray Beach Open and top-seeded Cameron Norrie...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime QF AO 2022
February 19, 2022

Auger-Aliassime reaches Marseille semis, stretches win streak to seven

Felix Auger-Aliassime's quest for back-to-back titles continues in Marseille. Here's how the semi-finals...
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Roberto Bautista Agut Doha 2022
February 18, 2022

Bautista Agut battles past Khachanov to set rematch with Basilashvili in Doha final

Dominance has been a theme for Roberto Bautista Agut and Nikoloz Basilashvili over...
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Novak Djokovic, 2022
February 15, 2022

Novak Djokovic plans to remain unvaccinated, even if he has to miss more Grand Slams

In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC Novak Djokovic revealed that he believes...
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Brenda Fruhvirtova - UTS 2
February 14, 2022

14-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova wins second ITF title in as many weeks

Trailblazing 14-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova notched her second title in as many weeks on...
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