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
September 25, 2021
Isner and Shapovalov catch fire, Team World avoids Day 1 sweep with doubles win
John Isner and Denis Shapovalov caught fire to guide Team World to a...
Chris Oddo
September 25, 2021
“Exhausted” Petra Kvitova making most of very special experience of playing at home in Ostrava
After a long season Petra Kvitova is relying on home cooking and passionate...
Chris Oddo
September 25, 2021
Swiatek, Kvitova Power into Ostrava semifinals, as Sakkari hopes to snap semifinal losing streak
The top two seeds rolled into the semifinals at Ostrava, as Iga Swiatek...
Chris Oddo
September 25, 2021
Berrettini edges Auger-Aliassime with gritty comeback at Laver Cup
Matteo Berrettini rallied to victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime to give Team Europe a...
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September 20, 2021
Marion Bartoli: When it comes to pressure, Raducanu and Osaka are in totally different leagues
Emma Raducunu wasn't bothered by the pressure during her run to the US...
Chris Oddo
September 20, 2021
Davis Cup 2021: Who made it back to World Group? All the weekend’s results…
Eight teams, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Finland and Japan booked their spots in...
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September 19, 2021
Behind Schwartzman, Argentina rebounds to defeat Belarus in Buenos Aires
Saturday was a tough day for Diego Schwartzman, but the world No 15...
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September 19, 2021
Italian giant killer Jasmine Paolini claims maiden WTA title at Portoroz
World No 87 Jasmine Paolini took out four seeded players in Portoroz en...
Chris Oddo
September 19, 2021
Clara Tauson, 18 and rising, tops Ostapenko for second title of 2021
Danish teen Clara Tauson completed her impressive title run at Luxembourg by toppling...
Chris Oddo
September 19, 2021
Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, maiden WTA finalist, to face Riske in Portoroz final
Italy's Jasmine Paolini rallied back to defeat Yulia Putintseva to reach her first...
Chris Oddo
September 18, 2021
Tauson edges Vondrousova to set final clash with Ostapenko at Luxembourg
18-year-old Dane Clara Tauson reached her second final of 2021 by taking out...
Chris Oddo
September 18, 2021
“One of the worst matches of my professional career” – Schwartzman stunned by unranked 18-year-old Ostapenkov in Davis Cup
Argentina's Diego Schwartzman was stunned by Daniil Ostapenkov of Belarus in Davis Cup...
Chris Oddo
September 17, 2021
Dates, schedule tickets, prize money: 10 questions about 2021 Rolex Paris Masters
Everything you need to know about the Rolex Paris Masters, from former champs...
Chris Oddo
September 17, 2021
Stricter rules on ATP bathroom breaks are coming
An ATP source says that the tour has plans to impose stricter rules...
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September 16, 2021
Serena Williams aces tribute to Simone Biles: “Wish I had her to look up to”
Serena Williams pens a tribute to American gymnast Simone Biles for the 2021...
Chris Oddo
September 16, 2021
Andy Murray falls to 158th-ranked Roman Safiullin at Rennes Challenger
Andy Murray was knocked out of the Rennes Challenger in northwest France by...
Chris Oddo
August 28, 2021
Tickets, channel, schedule: 10 questions about the 2021 US Open
The only Grand Slam tournament in America, the US Open is the main...
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August 27, 2021
One year after the restart, how tennis had to evolve, and how it continues to adapt – The Volley Podcast #11
Chris Oddo and Simon Cambers talk about the changing landscape in tennis —...
Simon Cambers
August 27, 2021
Our Tokyo Olympics debrief, and why tennis and the Games work together – The Volley Podcast #10
Chris Oddo and Simon Cambers talk about what happened at the Tokyo Olympics...
Simon Cambers
August 27, 2021
Tokyo Olympic games and why it matters for tennis – The Volley Podcast #9
Simon Cambers hosts Chris Oddo for the most complete and passionate overview you...
Simon Cambers
August 18, 2021
Gauff v Osaka, episode III: Four things to know ahead of their highly anticipated third meeting
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka both command the spotlight on their own, but...
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