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

Medvedev Madrid Open 2024 | Zuma Panoramic
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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Felix Auger-Aliassime, Madrid Open, 2024
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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Carlos Alcaraz, Madrid Open, 2024
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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Jannik Sinner, Madrid Open, 2024
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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Andrey Rublev Madrid 2024 | © Oscar J Barroso/AFP7/Shutterstoc/SIPA
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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Rafael Nadal 2024 Madrid Open | Zuma / Panoramic
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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Carlos Alcaraz Madrid 2024 AF / Panoramic
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...
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Elizaveta Anikina at IMG Future Stars
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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Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou | Shot in Oslo Feb | Stabekk Tennis Club, © Tennis Majors
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...
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Karolina Muchova
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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Andy Murray
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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Aryna Sabalenka and Donna Vekic Dubai 2024 | Imago / Panoramic
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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Jannik Sinner with the 2024 Australian Open trophy
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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Jelena Ostapenko, Linz Open, 2024
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...
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Alex de MInaur Australian Open 2024
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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Taylor Fritz Delray Beach 2023
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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Carlos_Alcaraz_Australian_Open_2024 (1)
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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Gael 'La Monf' Monfils, UTS Grand Final, London, 2023
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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Jenson Brooksby
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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