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
May 2, 2024
Lehecka reaches first Masters semi-final, as ailing Medvedev retires with injury
Jiri Lehecka reached his maiden Masters semi-final when Daniil Medvedev pulled out of...
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May 2, 2024
No Alcaraz, no Sinner, no Djokovic – another surprise Masters 1000 champion is coming to Madrid
Daniil Medvedev - not exactly a clay guru - is the only top...
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May 1, 2024
Alcaraz: I think I’ll be okay to play Rome
The Spaniard has some questions to answer before he takes the court again,...
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May 1, 2024
Sinner pulls out of Madrid quarter-final with hip injury
Sinner struggled with a hip injury during his last two wins at Madrid,...
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May 1, 2024
Rublev ends Alcaraz’s Madrid reign, reaches semi-finals at Caja Magica
Andrey Rublev rallied from a set down to stun two-time defending champion Carlos...
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April 27, 2024
Nadal turns back the clock – and turns up the hope – with win over De Minaur in Madrid
The King of Clay turned back the clock with an impressive win over...
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April 26, 2024
Mission accomplished: Alcaraz’s goal to play pain-free has been achieved, but he’s not yet willing to fire at 100 percent in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz is back - and playing pain-free tennis - in Madrid. Next...
Chris Oddo
April 26, 2024
It’s semi-final time at the IMG Future Stars
The semi-finals of the IMG Future Stars international tournament are set at the...
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February 21, 2024
“I believe Patrick is the best person to help me achieve my goals” – Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou commit again
Patrick Mouratoglou will become Holger Rune's full-time coach, with intent to guide the...
Chris Oddo
February 21, 2024
Karolina Muchova undergoes wrist surgery and will be out indefinitely
World No 10 Karolina Muchova has undergone surgery on her right wrist.
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February 20, 2024
“Hopefully this is the start of a better run” – first win of 2024 is sweet relief for Murray
Andy Murray has reason to smile for the first time this season. The...
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February 20, 2024
“Conditions here do not fit me at all” – Sabalenka after early loss in Dubai
Aryna Sabalenka says her lost has nothing to do with a long layoff...
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February 19, 2024
Sinner the winner – a statistical look at the last five months of Jannik Sinner’s career
It has been a whirlwind five months for the Italian juggernaut. After his...
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February 19, 2024
WTA rankings: Ostapenko replaces Sakkari in top 10, Pavlyuchenkova returns to top 25
Jelena Ostapenko is up to No 8, her highest ranking in nearly six...
Chris Oddo
February 18, 2024
ATP rankings – Sinner top 3, De Minaur top 10, Diaz Acosta surging
This year's Rotterdam finalists both hit rankings milestones in Monday's ATP rankings. Join...
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February 18, 2024
Delray Beach final between Fritz and Paul postponed due to rain
Rain in Delray Beach forced the tournament to reschedule the final between Taylor...
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February 18, 2024
Don’t worry, the one-handed backhand isn’t gone from the ATP Tour – yet
The one-hander is nearly extinct on the ATP Tour, but there are still...
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February 17, 2024
Alcaraz: “I don’t consider myself a star”
Carlos Alcaraz doesn't think of himself as a star, or a phenom. He...
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February 16, 2024
“I think the sport needs him” – Jannik Sinner wants Gael Monfils to keep going
At 37 years of age Gael Monfils still has what it takes to...
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February 15, 2024
Suspension reduced: Jenson Brooksby can return in March
Jenson Brooksby has been granted a reprieve from the ITIA and will be...
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February 15, 2024
Maria Sakkari and longtime coach Tom Hill end six-year partnership
The Greek ended her productive partnership with longtime coach Tom Hill after six...
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