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 5, 2021
Rafael Nadal survives despite persisting foot pain, defeating Jack Sock in third-set tiebreak
Rafael Nadal opened his North American hard court swing with a dramatic three-set...
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August 5, 2021
Brandon Nakashima’s rapid rise over three weeks shows he’s ready to become a factor on the ATP tour
20-year-old Brandon Nakashima is making a big impression on tour this summer with...
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August 5, 2021
Jannik Sinner snaps four-match losing streak and sets Korda clash at Citi Open in D.C.
Italy's Jannik Sinner is back in the winner's circle. The 19-year-old pushed past...
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August 4, 2021
Disappointed Kyrgios knocked out of Citi Open: “My head’s in the shed”
After a flat performance in a first-round loss to Mackenzie McDonald, Nick Kyrgios...
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August 4, 2021
Nadal’s D.C. debut vs. Sock : Citi Open order of play for Wednesday August 4
Rafael Nadal is set to make his Citi Open debut in Washington, D.C....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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