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

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Melbourne, 2021
August 4, 2021

Auger-Aliassime rebounds to defeat Andreas Seppi at Washington, D.C.

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied for a three-set victory over Andreas Seppi to reach...
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Ariake Tennis Park - Tokyo, Japan - July 25, 2021. Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after winning her first round match against Zheng Saisai of China
August 4, 2021

Osaka, Swiatek and Kenin withdraw from Montreal

Three big names have pulled out of next week's National Bank Open in...
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Kei Nishikori
August 3, 2021

Nishikori flies through opening round victory over Querrey at Washington, D.C.

2015 champion Kei Nishikori rolled past Sam Querrey to reach the second round...
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Nick Kyrgios - Melbourne 2021
August 3, 2021

10 tennis stories that matter you might have missed while watching the Tokyo Olympics

As the medals were handed out in Tokyo, the tennis world created another...
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August 2, 2021

Nick Kyrgios hints at retirement: “I feel strange about my career at the moment”

Nick Kyrgios hasn't played a lot of tennis since the pandemic started, and...
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Rafael Nadal Citi Open 2021
August 2, 2021

Nadal ready to compete again : excitement rising in Washington

As Rafael Nadal prepares to open his North American hard court swing at...
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John Isner Atlanta 2021
August 2, 2021

Six-pack and sweet 16: Isner continues Atlanta dominance

John Isner continued his remarkable form in his home state of Georgia, capturing...
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Daniil Medvedev Tokyo Olympics
July 28, 2021

Daniil Medvedev closes in on the medal round in Tokyo, defeating Fabio Fognini in three sets

Daniil Medvedev battled through extreme heat and a pesky Fabio Fognini to take...
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Elina Svitolina Tokyo Olympics
July 28, 2021

Elina Svitolina, the highest seed remaining in the Olympic women’s singles draw, reaches the semi-finals

Elina Svitolina powered into the Olympic semi-finals with a dominant victory over Italy's...
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Kiki Bertens, Madrid, 2019
July 28, 2021

Kiki Bertens, former world No 4 and 10-time WTA titlist, calls it a career

Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens, a former world No.4 and tour de force on the...
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July 28, 2021

Alcaraz winning streak stopped by world No 297 Erler in Kitzbuhel

Fresh off his maiden ATP title, Carlos Alcaraz was taken out by Austrian...
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Maria Sakkari & Stefanos Tsitsipas, Hopman Cup, 2019
July 27, 2021

Sakkari and Tsitsipas, Djokovic, Swiatek and Barty in star-studded Olympic mixed doubles draw

The mixed doubles draw at the Tokyo Olympics is packed with talented stars,...
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Naomi Osaka - JO 2020
July 26, 2021

Your daily guide to tennis at the Olympics: Osaka headlines round of 16 action on Tuesday July 27

The women's draw at Tokyo heats up with all eight round of 16...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas - JO 2020
July 26, 2021

Your daily guide to tennis at the Olympics: Tsitsipas and Nishikori highlight men’s action on Tuesday July 27

Day 4 of Olympic tennis will see the third round complete on the...
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July 25, 2021

No escaping Carlos Alcaraz: 18-year-old becomes youngest ATP champion since 2008 in Umag

18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz pushed past Richard Gasquet to become the youngest champion in...
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Tokyo Olympics 2020
July 23, 2021

Tennis and the Tokyo Olympics: A brilliant, yet complicated relationship

The Olympics offers tennis players a chance to transcend their sport and elevate...
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Kevin Anderson - Wimbledon 2021
July 19, 2021

Kevin Anderson claims first title in over two years at Newport, defeating American Jenson Brooksby

South Africa's Kevin Anderson claimed his first title in over two years on...
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Barbora Krejcikova, Roland-Garros
July 18, 2021

On the rise: How Krejcikova, Zidansek, Martincova, Burel and Kalinina have charged up the rankings in 2021

The week after Wimbledon is quiet for some, but not for these five...
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Rafael Nadal at the Rio Olympics in 2016
July 18, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Which players have opted out? (and why)

As of July 15, the Tokyo Olympics will be missing some big star...
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Coco Gauff Wimbledon 2021
July 18, 2021

Coco Gauff will miss Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19

Coco Gauff has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be forced to miss...
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Yulia Putintseva Hamburg 2021
July 18, 2021

Yulia Putintseva defeats Anhelina Kalinina for second career title at Hungarian Grand Prix

Yulia Putintseva raced past Anhelina Kalinina to claim her second ATP title at...
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