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
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
August 18, 2021
Simona’s Back! Halep earns her first win since three-month injury layoff began
Simona Halep survived a rain delay, a "contracted" thigh muscle, and an upset-minded...
Chris Oddo
August 17, 2021
Two-time Cincinnati champion Andy Murray battles past Gasquet for first Masters 1000 win since August 2020
Two-time champion Andy Murray used first strike tennis and 14 aces to take...
Chris Oddo
August 17, 2021
WTA announces partnership with FanDuel, its first authorized gaming operator
The WTA and FanDuel on Monday announced the designation of FanDuel as an...
Chris Oddo
August 17, 2021
Belinda Bencic on Olympic success: If I stop my career tomorrow I can be very happy about everything
Belinda Bencic elaborates on how much winning Olympic Gold means to her, and...
Chris Oddo
August 9, 2021
10 on the trot: American Danielle Collins wins second consecutive title, defeating Daria Kasatkina at San Jose
American Danielle Collins continued her run of torrid tennis at San Jose, converting...
Chris Oddo
August 9, 2021
40 years, 40 tweets: Twitter celebrates Roger Federer’s 40th birthday in style
Twitter celebrates the 40th birthday of the man, the myth, the legend -...
Chris Oddo
August 8, 2021
Andrea Petkovic claims first title in over six years at Cluj-Napoca
Andrea Petkovic capped a brilliant week by defeating Egypt's Mayar Sherif for her...
Chris Oddo
August 7, 2021
Stefanos Tsitsipas will surpass Rafael Nadal and join the top-3 in Monday’s ATP rankings
Stefanos Tsitsipas will crack a long awaited milestone on Monday. The Greek star...
Chris Oddo
August 7, 2021
Revitalized Nishikori is into first semi-final since 2019: “It’s been two years since I felt like this”
Kei Nishikori is back in the zone on the North American hard courts,...
Chris Oddo
August 7, 2021
Revamped serve, doubles and hard work: Jannik Sinner is working hard to regain his form this summer
Jannik Sinner's is constantly searching for ways to become the best player he...
Chris Oddo
August 7, 2021
20-year-old American Jenson Brooksby has been a revelation at Citi Open, and Andy Murray is on his bandwagon
Outside of the top-300 at the start of the season, red-hot Jenson Brooksby...
Chris Oddo
August 6, 2021
“Best news possible” – Despite loss to Harris at Citi Open, Nadal is pleased about the status of his injured foot
It was a difficult loss for Rafael Nadal on Thursday night at the...
Chris Oddo
August 6, 2021
Lloyd Harris stuns Rafael Nadal at Citi Open
Lloyd Harris battled past Rafael Nadal in three sets to earn his best...
Chris Oddo
August 6, 2021
American wild card Jenson Brooksby, ranked 130, stuns Felix Auger-Aliassime at Citi Open
American wild card Jenson Brooksby stunned No 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4,...
Chris Oddo
August 5, 2021
Jannik Sinner tops Sebastian Korda in highly anticipated Citi Open clash
Jannik Sinner rallied from a double break down in the second set to...
Chris Oddo
August 5, 2021
Zverev, Berrettini, Carreno Busta and Raonic – like Federer – pull out of National Bank Open in Toronto
Four top players have withdrawn from the National Bank Open in Toronto, joining...
Chris Oddo