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

Badosa_Indian Wells_2021
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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Iga Swiatek 2021 WTA Finals Guadalajara
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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Andrey Rublev NITTO ATP Finals 2021
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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Peng Shuai, Wuhan 2017
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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Garbine Muguruza
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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Matteo Berrettini, ATP Finals 2021
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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Lorenzo Musetti Next Gen ATP Finals Milan
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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Anett Kontaveit WTA Finals Guadalajara 2021
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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Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic
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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Ons Jabeur of Tunisia at Indian Wells
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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Djokovic and Medvedev Rolex Paris Masters 2021
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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Switzerland Fed Cup
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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Russie, Billie Jean King Cup 2021
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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Daniil Medvedev Paris Masters R3 2021
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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Alexander Zverev
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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Novak Djokovic Paris QF 2021
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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Belinda Bencic Billie Jean King Cup
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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Daniil Medvedev 2021 Paris Masters
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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Carlos Alcaraz, Rolex Paris Masters, 2021
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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Novak Djokovic, Rolex Paris Masters 2021
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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