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 18, 2021
History for Spain! Garbine Muguruza claims WTA Finals title in Guadalajara
Garbine Muguruza claimed her biggest title since 2017, defeating Anett Kontaveit to become...

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November 18, 2021
Proof that I’m in the best moment of my career – Muguruza feels she’s primed for more success after Guadalajara magic
Garbine Muguruza and her team have created a culture in which the Spaniard...

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November 18, 2021
Alert: Muguruza tops Kontaveit for WTA Finals title
Garbine Muguruza topped Anett Kontaveit in Guadalajara to claim the WTA Finals title...

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November 18, 2021
Krejcikova and Siniakova win WTA Finals doubles title, defeating Hsieh and Mertens
Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova defeated Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-Wei for their...

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November 18, 2021
Ruud’s up and running: Norwegian tops Norrie for first win at Nitto ATP Finals
Casper Ruud picked up his first win at the ATP Finals, defeating Cameron...

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November 17, 2021
Kontaveit edges Sakkari to reach biggest career final at WTA Finals in Guadalajara
Estonia's Anett Kontaveit has been riding the hot hand since August. On Tuesday...

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November 17, 2021
Alert: Anett Kontaveit edges Maria Sakkari in three sets to reach WTA Finals title match
The Estonian rallied from a break down in the third set to defeat...

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November 17, 2021
Relishing “once in a lifetime opportunity”, Muguruza shines in victory over Badosa at Guadalajara
Garbine Muguruza played her best match of this year's WTA Finals, breezing past...

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November 16, 2021
“Matteo, you are an idol” – Sinner dedicates his win over Hurkacz to injured Berrettini
Italy's Jannik Sinner lifted the spirits of the Torino faithful with a rousing...

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November 16, 2021
Alert: Muguruza tops Badosa to reach Guadalajara final
Garbine Muguruza topped compatriot Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-3 to become the first Spaniard...

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November 16, 2021
Alert: Jannik Sinner defeats Hubert Hurkacz on his ATP Finals debut
The 20-year-old ATP Finals debutant lifted spirits of Italian tennis fans by topping...

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November 16, 2021
“A clear sign that he is the greatest of all-time” – Sampras on Djokovic’s seven year-end No 1 finishes
In honor of Novak Djokovic's seventh year-end No 1 ranking, Pete Sampras heaps...

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November 16, 2021
Sak attack! Sakkari books Guadalajara semi-final with wild win over Sabalenka
Maria Sakkari battled past Aryna Sabalenka to claim the last semi-final spot at...

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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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