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 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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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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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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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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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...

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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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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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