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 26, 2021
Kontaveit defeats Sakkari, capturing Ostrava title without dropping a set
Anett Kontaveit defeated Maria Sakkari for the Ostrava title on Sunday. The Estonian...
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September 26, 2021
Federer: “Eventually I’m going to be back on the tennis court, but it’s going to take me a few more months”
In an interview with Jim Courier, Roger Federer discussed his long road to...
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September 26, 2021
Clijsters Returns! Draw, top players and everything you need to know about next week’s WTA 500 in Chicago
Kim Clijsters will make her long awaited return to the tour to continue...
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September 26, 2021
Ruthless Daniil Medvedev dispatches Denis Shapovalov to give Team Europe commanding Laver Cup advantage
Daniil Medvedev turned on the jets and raced away from Denis Shapovalov to...
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September 26, 2021
Nick Kyrgios: “I think this is my last year” of playing Laver Cup
He's only 26 years old, but time and time again Nick Kyrgios hints...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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