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
November 16, 2021
“She’s a player I always admired” – Badosa jazzed to face influential Muguruza at WTA Finals
Tuesday's meeting between Spain's Paula Badosa and Garbine Muguruza will be special on...
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November 16, 2021
Swiatek ends 2021 campaign on a high note, defeating Badosa at Guadalajara
Iga Swiatek finished her maiden WTA Finals with a satisfying win over group...
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November 15, 2021
Rublev serves his way past Tsitsipas, joins Djokovic at top of table in Turin
Andrey Rublev opened accounts in Turin with an impressive straight set win over...
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November 15, 2021
WTA Chief Steve Simon: Peng Shuai is “safe and not under any physical threat” from Chinese government
Concerns about Peng Shuai's health and safety have emerged after the Chinese star...
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November 15, 2021
Streak-buster Muguruza stops Kontaveit and qualifies for Guadalajara semi-finals
Garbine Muguruza qualified for the semifinals at Guadalajara with a clutch victory over...
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November 14, 2021
Heartbreak for Berrettini as the Italian is forced to retire due to injury against Zverev at ATP Finals
Matteo Berrettini's first appearance at this year's Nitto ATP Finals brought Italian fans...
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November 11, 2021
Musetti muscles past Gaston in longest NextGen ATP Finals match in history
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti had his hands full with France's Hugo Gaston after squandering...
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November 10, 2021
Anett Kontaveit kicks off her WTA Finals debut with a win over Krejcikova in Guadalajara
Anett Kontaveit made the most of her WTA Finals debut by defeating Barbora...
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November 8, 2021
The record-breaking Novak Djokovic – The Volley Podcast #16
Chris Oddo and Simon Cambers discuss the enormity of Novak Djokovic’s achievement in...
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November 8, 2021
Djokovic v Medvedev: In 2021 they became the ATP’s “Big Two” and big rivals
In 2021 Daniil Medvedev emerged as the one player from the next generation...
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November 8, 2021
Ons Jabeur’s brilliant 2021 season ends – she won’t attend WTA Finals due to injury
Ons Jabeur's trailblazing 2021 campaign has officially come to an end, due to...
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November 7, 2021
Medvedev – people will look back and marvel at Djokovic’s achievements
Does Novak Djokovic get the credit he deserves for all of his tremendous...
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November 7, 2021
“I think it was ugly to be honest” – Bencic and Team Switzerland upset with late change by Russia ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Final
After falling to Russia in the final, Belinda Bencic and Swiss captain Heinz...
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November 6, 2021
Russia defeats Switzerland to claim fifth Billie Jean King Cup title
Liudmila Samsonova produced a tie-clinching victory over Belinda Bencic to send Russia to...
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November 6, 2021
Medvedev: Bercy courts playing “too slow” for indoor hard court
Daniil Medvedev has won 18 of 19 matches on indoor hard courts since...
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November 6, 2021
Zverev zaps Ruud to set Paris semi-final with Medvedev
Alexander Zverev stretched his current winning streak to eight, defeating Casper Ruud in...
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November 5, 2021
Alert: Semi-finals set at Paris Masters
The semi-finals are set at this year's Rolex Paris Masters. Both of last...
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November 5, 2021
Bencic clinches to set Billie Jean King Cup final between Switzerland and Russia
Belinda Bencic locked up a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final...
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November 5, 2021
Defending champ Medvedev sees off Gaston to reach Paris semi-final
Daniil Medvedev weathered an early storm, saving three set points in the opening...
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November 5, 2021
“It hurt me a lot not to know how to deal with that pressure” – Alcaraz vows to learn from tough loss in Paris
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz took to social media to reflect on a jarring loss...
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November 4, 2021
Paris Rolex Masters: round of 16 matches and Thursday’s schedule
And then there were 16. Here is the round of 16 lineup at...
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