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
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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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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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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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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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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July 18, 2021
Matteo Berrettini, world No 8 and 2021 Wimbledon runner-up, pulls out of Tokyo Olympics due to injury.
Italy's Matteo Berrettini has been forced to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics...
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July 18, 2021
Tamara Zidansek claims maiden WTA title, defeating France’s Clara Burel in Lausanne final
Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek rallied from a set and break down to defeat France's...
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July 18, 2021
Casper Ruud wins Bastad title, 26 years after his father Christian finished runner-up
Casper Ruud powered past Federico Coria for his third ATP title at the...
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July 18, 2021
Barbora Krejcikova triumphs on home soil, claiming her third title of 2021 at Prague
Barbora Krejcikova's stunning 2021 season continued on Sunday at Prague, as the 13th-ranked...
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July 18, 2021
Pablo Carreno Busta claims first ATP-500 title at Hamburg, defeating Filip Krajinovic in the final
Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta claimed his biggest title on Sunday, defeat Serbia's Filip...
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July 16, 2021
Retirement at 32, Roland-Garros semis, family turmoil: 10 questions about Timea Bacsinszky
At 32, Timea Bacsinszky announced the end of her career on her social...
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July 16, 2021
Krajinovic upsets Tsitsipas in Hamburg: “I don’t think he was acting well today on the court”
Serbia's Filip Krajinovic earned one of the biggest wins of his career, taking...
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July 16, 2021
Australia’s Alex de Minaur ruled out of Tokyo Olympics due to Covid
World No 17 Alex de Minaur will miss the chance to compete in...
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July 16, 2021
Casper Ruud shoots past 18-year-old Rune into Bastad’s last eight
Casper Ruud earned his 18th clay-court victory of 2021, dispatching Denmark's Holger Vitus...
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July 15, 2021
Novak Djokovic announces intent to play Tokyo Olympics
The quest for the Golden Slam is on... Novak Djokovic took to social...
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July 15, 2021
Former medallists Azarenka, Kerber opt out of Tokyo Olympics
Victoria Azarenka, former mixed doubles gold medallist, and Angelique Kerber, the silver medallist...
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July 14, 2021
Top-ranked Brit Dan Evans will miss Tokyo Olympics due to Covid-19
Dan Evans became the latest top player to announce he would miss the...
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July 14, 2021
Back in action in Hamburg, Tsitsipas reflects on Roland-Garros and Wimbledon
Stefanos Tsitsipas returned to the clay in Hamburg, winning his first match since...
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July 13, 2021
Bianca Andreescu opts out of Tokyo Olympics, joining Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal on the sidelines
Bianca Andreescu joins a growing list of players opting out of the Tokyo...
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July 12, 2021
77 consecutive weeks – and counting – for Ashleigh Barty as WTA No 1
On the heels of winning Wimbledon, Ash Barty begins her 77th consecutive week...
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July 12, 2021
Djokovic first man to qualify for 2021 ATP Finals in Turin
Novak Djokovic has locked up his berth at this year's ATP Finals in...
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