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 4, 2024
“Not really comfortable in my own skin” – Pushed by wild card Fearnley, Djokovic advances in four to reach third round
Novak Djokovic edged out Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 on Thursday afternoon...
Chris Oddo
July 4, 2024
Wimbledon: Ailing Hurkacz retires, Fils through to third round at a major for the first time
Arthur Fils benefited from the abandonment of Hubert Hurkacz (7-6 (2), 6-4, 2-6,...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2024
One thing Danielle Collins definitely will not miss about tennis? Stalkers
The American tells the Telegraph that she's dealt with her share of stalkers...
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July 2, 2024
Is this guy for real? Berrettini on Sinner’s secret, and why he’s an inspiration
Ahead of his second-round clash with Jannik Sinner, Italy's Matteo Berrettini talks about...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2024
Strong start for streaking Swiatek at Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek was commanding on Tuesday, as she notched a straight set victory...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2024
Rublev’s self-destructive behaviour continues in loss to Comesana at Wimbledon
The No 6 seed was sent packing by 23-year-old Francisco Comesana of Argentina
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July 2, 2024
Novak’s back! Seven-time champion Djokovic wins first match since knee surgery at Wimbledon
The 24-time major champion scored an efficient win on day two, taking out...
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July 2, 2024
Czech, Linda, Top 100 – Everything you ever wanted to know about Brenda Fruhvirtova (but never had time to find out) – updated with Wimbledon 2024 first round win
Brenda Fruhvirtova is one of the rising stars on the WTA Tour. Here...
Chris Oddo
July 1, 2024
“Really fun and really stressful at the same time” – back inside top-100, Osaka looks to build on first Wimbledon win in six years
Just six months into her comeback, Naomi Osaka continues to climb the rankings.
Chris Oddo
July 1, 2024
“I had no appetite” – Infected with parasite while playing at Roland-Garros, Casper Ruud is just getting back to 100 percent
After his first-round win at Wimbledon the Norwegian revealed he has been dealing...
Chris Oddo
June 16, 2024
ATP rankings: Draper top Brit, De Minaur career-high
After a title run in Stuttgart, Jack Draper is now the highest-ranked Brit....
Chris Oddo
June 16, 2024
Sinner is “happy to be back on grass” for his first tournament as world No 1
Sinner will meet Tallon Griekspoor in his first match at Halle.
Chris Oddo
June 5, 2024
Alcaraz v Sinner, the US Open quarter-final that may have shaped our next decade of tennis
Part four of Tennis Majors' analysis of how Carlitos became Alcaraz sees Chris...
Chris Oddo
May 24, 2024
Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon legend: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated after Barbie doll announcement
Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist....
Chris Oddo
May 21, 2024
Big sister, Czech, Australian Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Linda Fruhvirtova (but never had time to find about) – updated with French Open qualifying first round
The older of the Fruhvirtova sisters, Linda Fruhvirtova has been in the top...
Chris Oddo
May 20, 2024
Estonia, world No 2, WTA Finals, injury – Everything you always wanted to know about Anett Kontaveit (but never had time to find out) – updated with pregnancy announcement
Anett Kontaveit is the best Estonian player in the history of tennis, and...
Chris Oddo
May 3, 2024
“I have no idea” – Medvedev not sure about severity of his injury yet
Daniil Medvedev explains the injury that forced his retirement in Madrid today, and...
Chris Oddo
May 3, 2024
Sabalenka snaps Rybakina’s clay winning streak, sets Madrid final rematch with Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka snapped Elena Rybakina's 16-match winning streak on clay and edged her...
Chris Oddo
May 2, 2024
Lehecka reaches first Masters semi-final, as ailing Medvedev retires with injury
Jiri Lehecka reached his maiden Masters semi-final when Daniil Medvedev pulled out of...
Chris Oddo
May 2, 2024
No Alcaraz, no Sinner, no Djokovic – another surprise Masters 1000 champion is coming to Madrid
Daniil Medvedev - not exactly a clay guru - is the only top...
Chris Oddo
May 1, 2024
Alcaraz: I think I’ll be okay to play Rome
The Spaniard has some questions to answer before he takes the court again,...
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