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

Sebastian Korda Wimbledon
June 30, 2021

Sebastian Korda vibing off sister’s success as he breaks new ground at Wimbledon

With two sisters in the LPGA's top-15 and a dad that is a...
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Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon 2021
June 30, 2021

Djokovic learning from past mistakes as Grand Slam quest continues

Novak Djokovic is chasing the calendar slam for the second time, and the...
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Aryna Sabalenka Wimbledon 2021
June 30, 2021

Sabalenka exorcises Grand Slam demons and quells Boulter challenge to reach round three at Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka notched an important comeback win over British wild card Katie Boulter...
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Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon Round 1
June 30, 2021

Alert: Nick Kyrgios defeats Ugo Humbert in five sets to reach round two at Wimbledon

Australia's Nick Kyrgios completed a five-set victory over Ugo Humbert to reach the...
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June 29, 2021

Serena Williams retires in tears as Centre Court grass is under fire

Serena Williams was forced to retire from her first-round match with Aliaksandra Sasnovich...
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Serena Williams Wimbledon 2021
June 29, 2021

Alert: Serena Williams retires from her first round match at Wimbledon due to injury

Serena Williams' quest for a 24th major has ended at the first hurdle,...
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Adrian Mannarino
June 29, 2021

Alert: Federer advances as Mannarino retires in fifth set at Wimbledon with knee injury

Roger Federer escaped danger on Day 2 at Wimbledon, advancing when Adrian Mannarino...
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June 29, 2021

Carla Suarez Navarro given a proper Wimbledon farewell after Day 2 loss to Barty

Carla Suarez Navarro was given a fitting farewell at Wimbledon after falling to...
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Ash Barty Wimbledon
June 29, 2021

Top seed Barty powers past Suarez Navarro as the Spaniard says goodbye to Wimbledon

Ashleigh Barty pushed past Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro on Day 2 at Wimbledon,...
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Simona Halep_Madrid_2021
June 29, 2021

Simona Halep will miss Tokyo Olympics due to calf injury

Simona Halep has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics due to the same...
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Venus Williams Wimbledon
June 29, 2021

Alert: Venus Williams advances to second round at Wimbledon

41-year-old Venus Williams earned her 90th main draw victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday,...
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Andy Murray Wimbledon
June 28, 2021

Alert: Andy Murray edges Nikoloz Basilashvili for first Wimbledon singles win since 2017

Andy Murray struggled to close out his match on Day 1, but eventually...
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Iga Swiatek
June 28, 2021

Swiatek problem solves her way to maiden Wimbledon victory

Iga Swiatek may lack experience at the Grand Slam level on grass, but...
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Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2021
June 28, 2021

Alert: Fucsovics tops No 19 seed Sinner at Wimbledon

No 19 seed Jannik Sinner fell to Marton Fucsovics in four sets on...
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Sloane Stephens Wimbledon
June 28, 2021

Stephens stuns Kvitova on Day 1 at Wimbledon

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has fallen at the first hurdle at Wimbledon....
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Wimbledon rain delay 2021
June 28, 2021

Rain cancels several matches on Day 1 at Wimbledon

Rain has wreaked havoc on Day 1 of Wimbledon, and several matches have...
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June 27, 2021

Johanna Konta has been withdrawn from Wimbledon due to Covid protocols

Johanna Konta has been forced out of the Wimbledon draw, deemed as a...
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Serena Williams Wimbledon 2021
June 27, 2021

Serena Williams: “I’ve had a big X on my back since ’99”

For the 13th time Serena Williams will take her place in a Grand...
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Serena Williams London Olympics
June 27, 2021

Serena Williams not planning on playing Tokyo Olympics

Serena Williams is the latest tennis star to decide against playing the Olympics...
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June 27, 2021

Confidence builder: Medvedev banks a grass title before heading to Wimbledon

Russian's Daniil Medvedev wouldn't pick grass as his favourite surface, but he's playing...
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Jelena Ostapenko
June 27, 2021

Jelena Ostapenko is emerging as a Wimbledon threat after claiming first grass title

Jelena Ostapenko is peaking at the right time ahead of Wimbledon. The Latvian...
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