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

Andy Murray Wimbledon 2024 | Action Plus / Panoramic
July 4, 2024

“I want to play forever – but I can’t” – Wimbledon gives Andy Murray hero’s send-off after doubles loss

Andy Murray was given a hero's send-off after his doubles loss on Thursday...
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Djokovic return Wimbledon 2024
July 4, 2024

Djokovic still looking for that ‘freedom’ in his movement after two rounds at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic says he's still struggling with his surgically repaired right knee, but...
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Rybakina, Wimbledon, 2023
July 4, 2024

Rybakina fights through the wind and Siegemund into third round at Wimbledon

Elena Rybakina defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 on Thursday evening. She'll play...
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Swiatek no grass 2024
July 4, 2024

“I don’t feel like I need to prove anything” – Swiatek stretches streak to 21 with win over Martic at Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek beat Petra Martic 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday evening and will play...
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Danielle Collins Charleston semi 2024 (1)
July 4, 2024

Danielle Collins, playing last Wimbledon, reaches third round for the first time since ’19

Danielle Collins won against Dalma Galfi 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday evening and will...
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Novak Djokovic - Wimbledon 2024
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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Danielle Collins Madrid
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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Sinner and Berrettini
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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Iga Swiatek at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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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Andrey Rublev 2024 Wimbledon
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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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2024 | © Chryslène Caillaud / Panoramic
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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Brenda Fruhvirtova AO 2024
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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Naomi Osaka of Japan talks to the media at the 2022 Miami Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament
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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Casper Ruud Roland-Garros 2024
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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Jack Draper 2024
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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Jannik Sinner
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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From Carlitos to Alcaraz, episode 4
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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Linda Fruhvirtova Chennai 2022
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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Daniil Medvedev Madrid
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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Aryna Sabalenka Madrid 2024
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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