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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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