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

Anett Kontaveit 2021 WTA Finals Guadalajara
February 14, 2022

WTA rankings – indoor queen Kontaveit cracks career high

Anett Kontaveit's latest indoor title has taken her to a new perch in...
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Jiri Lehecka
February 14, 2022

ATP Rankings – top-100 debut for Lehecka, top-50 debut for Brooksby

New milestones for Jiri Lehecka and Jenson Brooksby headline the rankings news for...
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February 14, 2022

Unbreakable Opelka tops upstart Brooksby for Dallas title

Reilly Opelka completed his tiebreak laden run to the Dallas title with a...
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February 14, 2022

Ruud treatment – Casper Ruud tops local favourite Schwartzman for second Buenos Aires title

Casper Ruud rallied from a set down to defeat Diego Schwartzman in Buenos...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime, Rotterdam 2022
February 10, 2022

Auger-Aliassime stops Murray in his tracks at Rotterdam

Felix Auger-Aliassime stopped the momentum of Andy Murray to reach the quarterfinals at...
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Argentina Open
February 9, 2022

Bittersweet symphony – even in a “farewell” match Del Potro demonstrated what made him a unique and legendary talent

Juan Martin del Potro's thrillride of a career has likely come to an...
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Juan Martin Del Potro, Buenos Aires 2022
February 9, 2022

Del Potro falls to Delbonis in emotional affair in Buenos Aires, and bids farewell

Juan Martin del Potro told the crowd that he was happy to have...
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Brenda Fruhvirtova - UTS 2
February 7, 2022

Brenda Fruhvirtova, 14 years of age, claims ITF title in Argentina

14-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova picked up her first professional title and first top-200 win...
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Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai signs large-sized tennis balls at the opening ceremony of Fila Kids Junior Tennis Challenger Final in Beijing, China November 21, 2021
February 7, 2022

Peng interview with L’équipe changes nothing for WTA CEO Steve Simon

WTA CEO Steve Simon said in a statement that Peng Shuai's recent interview...
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Rafael_Nadal_A0_2022
January 31, 2022

Retirement not in the conversation after Nadal’s unexpected Australian Open triumph

Rafael Nadal made history in Melbourne by recording his 21st major title, and...
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Rafael Nadal, 2022, Melbourne
January 28, 2022

Nadal the most deserving of GOAT status among Big Three? Here’s what we found…

Making the GOAT case for King of Clay Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard deserves...
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Rafael Nadal, Melbourne, 2022
January 28, 2022

For Nadal, the road to Melbourne was harrowing, and the joy he now feels is sublime

Rafael Nadal fought back tears after his semi-final victory on Friday night in...
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Rafael Nadal Australian Open
January 28, 2022

Gunning for 21 – Nadal defeats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal pushed past Matteo Berrettini in four sets to reach his 29th...
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January 27, 2022

Efremova and Darderi beaten as Les Petits As loses two big attractions in round two

The Mondial Lacoste, the unofficial world championship for the under-14s, takes place in...
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Rafael Nadal 2022 Australian Open
January 25, 2022

Never say die – Nadal conquers fatigue and Shapovalov to reach Australian Open semi-final

Rafael Nadal nearly squandered a two sets to love lead but eventually powered...
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Madison Keys 2022 Australian Open
January 25, 2022

For Madison Keys, good vibes make the tennis thrive in Australia

After a dismal 2021 season that felt like "having a weight on her...
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Craig Tiley, Open d'Australie 2021
January 25, 2022

Australian Open changes course on #WhereIsPengShuai protests

A few days after stressing that they prohibited any type of political statements...
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January 25, 2022

Perfect 10 – Keys rides the hot hand past Krejcikova and into Australian Open semi-finals

Madison Keys broke open a tight first set and raced past Barbora Krejcikova...
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Nadal 2022 Australian Open
January 23, 2022

Plot twist! – another of Rafael Nadal’s biggest obstacles gets picked off at the Australian Open

Rafael Nadal is now the highest-seeded player left in the top half of...
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Peng Shuai
January 23, 2022

Australian Open confiscated “Where is Peng Shuai?” banners, sparking a GoFundMe page with bigger aim

When a fan had his "Where is Peng Shuai?" banners and t-shirts confiscated,...
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Barbora Krejcikova 2022 Australian Open
January 23, 2022

Inspired Krejcikova tops Azarenka to set quarter-final clash with Keys at Australian Open

Barbora Krejcikova waltzed past Victoria Azarenka to claim a spot in her first...
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