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
June 27, 2021
Former Wimbledon champion Kerber has moment of rediscovery at Bad Homburg
Angelique Kerber is looking like her old Grand Slam winning self after a...
Chris Oddo
June 27, 2021
De Minaur clicking into high gear ahead of Wimbledon
Australia's Alex de Minaur loves to play on the grass and it has...
Chris Oddo
June 26, 2021
15 essentials for your child’s tennis summer camp
Tennis Majors and its partner Tennis Warehouse offer a selection of entry-level items...
Chris Oddo
June 19, 2021
Beware: Felix Auger-Aliassime is a rising force on grass
It's a small sample size, but already it's plain to see that Felix...
Chris Oddo
June 18, 2021
Murray upbeat after loss to Berrettini: “I need matches”
Andy Murray was outclassed by top seed Matteo Berrettini at Queen's Club on...
Chris Oddo
June 18, 2021
Dominic Thiem opts out of Olympics
Austria's Dominic Thiem has elected to skip the Olympics. The World No. 5...
Chris Oddo
June 18, 2021
Naomi Osaka will skip Wimbledon, but plans to play Olympics
Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal from Wimbledon, while pointing towards participation in the...
Chris Oddo
June 16, 2021
Andy Murray makes thrilling return to grass at Queen’s Club
A five-time champion at Queen's Club, Andy Murray looked the part on Tuesday...
Chris Oddo
June 10, 2021
Musetti, the most stylish kid – The Volley Podcast #3
In the third episode of The Volley, Tennis Majors' new podcast, host Jenny...
Jenny Drummond
May 25, 2021
Moments, magic, memories: 15 that characterized the first UTS
There were myriad moments of brilliance during the first two editions of UTS:...
Chris Oddo
May 24, 2021
“The fans have to feel like ‘Wow! I have emotions, I’m excited'”: Mouratoglou on UTS4 and the future of tennis
In an in-depth interview Patrick Mouratoglou breaks down the format changes coming to...
Chris Oddo
May 22, 2021
Ruud with an Attitude: Norway’s finest conquers Shapovalov for Geneva title
Norway's Casper Ruud played the perfect final in Geneva to defeat Denis Shapovalov...
Chris Oddo
May 22, 2021
Gauff does the double in Parma: 17-year-old sweeps singles and doubles at Emilia-Romagna Open
Coco Gauff continued her torrid tennis on the clay in Parma on Saturday...
Chris Oddo
May 19, 2021
UTS4 Rulebook: New season, new rules, no second serves!
Bye bye second serve: the new season of UTS will bring a new...
Chris Oddo
May 19, 2021
Dimitrov, Garin and Fritz join Medvedev and UTS4 line-up; group details and full order of play
With the final three players confirmed, UTS4 has a star-studded line-up. Here are...
Chris Oddo
May 19, 2021
Magical Muse: Lorenzo Musetti is a mouthwatering talent, but success on tour requires more
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti has captured the imagination of tennis fans with his stylish...
Chris Oddo
May 17, 2021
Arrivederci, Roma: with Paris around the corner, 8 things the Rome Masters taught us
The road to Roland-Garros has turned another corner after Rome. Here's what we...
Chris Oddo
May 17, 2021
Nadal: “It’s the right moment to win an important title”
Rafael Nadal prefers not to look ahead to Roland-Garros while there is still...
Chris Oddo
May 17, 2021
Djokovic: “I found the game” on clay
Novak Djokovic wasn't good enough to win on Sunday in Rome, but he...
Chris Oddo
May 15, 2021
Coming for the king: Resurgent Djokovic sets Rome final with Nadal
Novak Djokovic completed a successful double header on Saturday, defeating Lorenzo Sonego to...
Chris Oddo
May 15, 2021
Quest for 10: Nadal stops Opelka to reach record 12th Rome final
Rafael Nadal took down hard-serving American Reilly Opelka to reach his record 12th...
Chris Oddo