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

Barbora Krejcikova 2021 Prague
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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Pablo Carreño Busta - Hambourg 2021
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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Timea Bacsinszky - Roland-Garros 2017
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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Filip Krajinovic at Hamburg in 2021
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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Alex De Minaur Eastbourne 2021
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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Casper Ruud Madrid 2021
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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Djokovic 2021 Wimbledon
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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Victoria Azarenka at London Olympics in 2012
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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Dan Evans at Wimbledon in 2021
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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Stefanos Tsitsipas - Hambourg 2021
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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Bianca Andreescu, Open du Canada 2019
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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Ashleigh Barty at Wimbledon in 2021
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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djokovic_numéro1_atpfinals_2020
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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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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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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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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