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...
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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,...
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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...
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July 2, 2024
Strong start for streaking Swiatek at Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek was commanding on Tuesday, as she notched a straight set victory...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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....
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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.
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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