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

Rebecca Sramkova
July 12, 2021

Top-seeded Kvitova knocked out of Prague by qualifier Sramkova

A champion in 2018 at Prague, when the event was held on clay...
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Matteo Berrettini 2021 Wimbledon final
July 12, 2021

“I deserve to be here” – Matteo Berrettini hopes Wimbledon loss to Novak Djokovic will make him stronger

After his loss to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, Matteo Berrettini vowed...
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Chris Oddo
July 11, 2021

Goran Ivanisevic on Novak Djokovic’s calendar-year Slam hopes: “He’s going to do it at US Open”

After Novak Djokovic won his 20th major title at Wimbledon on Sunday, Goran...
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Djokovic 2021 Wimbledon
July 11, 2021

“50-50” on Tokyo, Novak Djokovic is considering skipping out on Olympic Games and Golden Slam quest

After tying Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the all-time men's singles Grand...
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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2021
July 11, 2021

20 major titles! Wimbledon in the books as Novak Djokovic’s calendar slam quest continues

Novak Djokovic captured his 20th major crown, defeating Matteo Berrettini in four sets...
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Chris Oddo
July 11, 2021

Alert: Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon, ties Federer and Nadal on the all-time Grand Slam titles list with 20

Novak Djokovic defeated Matteo Berrettini for the Wimbledon title to claim his 20th...
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Karolina Pliskova, Wimbledon 2021
July 10, 2021

Pliskova: I have more trust, more belief to go in the next Grand Slams

After falling in three sets to Ashleigh Barty in Saturday's Wimbledon final, Karolina...
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Ashleigh Barty, Wimbledon 2021
July 10, 2021

“The most incredible feeling” – Ashleigh Barty savours victory as she joins Goolagong on Wimbledon’s honour roll

After realising a lifelong dream, Australia's Ashleigh Barty soaks up the moment and...
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Ashleigh Barty, Wimbledon 2021
July 10, 2021

Ashleigh Barty: Getting fit in time for Wimbledon “Nothing short of a miracle”

After winning Wimbledon, Australia's Ashleigh Barty opened up about her battle with a...
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Ashleigh Barty, Wimbledon 2021
July 10, 2021

Ashleigh Barty achieves lifelong dream, defeating Karolina Pliskova for the Wimbledon title

Ashleigh Barty battled past Karolina Pliskova in three seesaw sets to claim her...
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Ash Barty Wimbledon 2021
July 10, 2021

Alert: Ashleigh Barty Wins Wimbledon Title

Ash Barty edged past Karolina Pliskova to claim her first Wimbledon title and...
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Denis Shapovalov Wimbledon 2021
July 9, 2021

Wimbledon, 2021: Denis Shapovalov has officially come of age on the Grand Slam stage

Denis Shapovalov's Wimbledon may have ended with a difficult defeat to World No...
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Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2015
July 9, 2021

Djokovic weathering all obstacles as his quest for history continues unabated

Top notch opponents keep stepping up but always Djokovic has the answers as...
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Chris Oddo
July 9, 2021

From touch-and-go to touch of magic: How Ashleigh Barty overcame injury to meet her destiny at Wimbledon

Ash Barty's odyssey has been fraught with peril in 2021, but she's emerged...
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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2021 Semi Final
July 9, 2021

Alert: Novak Djokovic defeats Shapovalov to reach Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic engineered a straight sets victory over Denis Shapovalov to earn his...
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Chris Oddo
July 8, 2021

NextGen vs Nole: What rising stars in men’s tennis have to do to defeat the dominant Serb

The ATP's NextGen has made significant strides in many ways. However, the recent...
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Chris Oddo
July 8, 2021

Recharged Osaka Speaks: calls for “measures to protect athletes” in open letter

In her first public comments since pulling out of Roland-Garros for mental health...
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Karolina Pliskova 2021 Wimbledon
July 8, 2021

Pliskova confirming elite status with pitch-perfect Wimbledon run

Karolina Pliskova is one step from a maiden Grand Slam title for the...
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Karolina Pliskova at Wimbledon in 2021
July 8, 2021

Alert: Karolina Pliskova defeats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Karolina Pliskova edged Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to book her spot in...
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Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon in 2021
July 6, 2021

Emma Raducanu explains Wimbledon retirement, and doctor’s role in her decision: “I was not well enough to carry on”

After a mystery retirement from her fourth-round match at Wimbledon, Great Britain's Emma...
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Angelique Kerber à  Wimbledon en 2021
July 6, 2021

Eyes on the prize: Kerber and Barty set dreamy Wimbledon semi-final

Ash Barty and Angelique Kerber have had tremendous success on the grass, but...
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