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 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...
Chris Oddo
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...
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
July 10, 2021
Alert: Ashleigh Barty Wins Wimbledon Title
Ash Barty edged past Karolina Pliskova to claim her first Wimbledon title and...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
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...
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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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