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

Roger Federer, Doha, 2021
May 14, 2021

Federer is of two minds when it comes to Tokyo Olympics

In an interview in Geneva Roger Federer gave his thoughts on the chances...
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Rafael Nadal in action during his round of 32 match against Italy's Jannik Sinner
May 12, 2021

Nadal schools rising Sinner for important win in Rome

Rafael Nadal was made to work extremely hard on Wednesday in Rome, but...
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Daniil Medvedev, Madrid, 2021
May 12, 2021

Daniil Medvedev’s clay woes continue: “You like to be in the dirt like a dog?”

Daniil Medvedev's clay-court woes continued in earnest in Rome on Wednesday. The Russian...
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Serena Williams of the United States in action during the second round of the 2021 Internazionali BNL d'Italia WTA 1000 tournament against Nadia Podoroska
May 12, 2021

Serena Williams falls at the first hurdle in Rome, to Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska

Serena Williams dropped her first clay-court match of 2021 in straight sets to...
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Rafael Nadal in action during training
May 11, 2021

Nadal not ready to commit to playing 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Rafael Nadal is not certain that he will attend the Tokyo Olympics and...
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Novak Djokovic - Monte-Carlo 2021
May 10, 2021

Djokovic, relaxed and refocused, is eager to keep improving his form at Rome

World No 1 Novak Djokovic is not panicking about a lack of matches...
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Matteo Berrettini
May 7, 2021

Mighty Matteo! Berrettini rallies past Garin for first Masters semi-final on clay

After a bout of injury, Matteo Berrettini has found his form in Madrid...
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Casper Ruud Madrid 2021
May 7, 2021

Ruud rumbles past Bublik for his third consecutive Masters 1000 semi-final on clay

Casper Ruud continued his impressive run of form on clay by delivering a...
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Alexander Zverev, Munich, 2021
May 7, 2021

No reign in Spain – Zverev stuns Nadal to reach Madrid semis

Alexander Zverev earned his first ever win over Rafael Nadal on clay, defeating...
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ash barty v aryna sabalenka madrid open
May 6, 2021

Barty v Sabalenka: The WTA’s two hottest players will collide again in the Madrid final

World No 1 Ash Barty will meet Aryna Sabalenka in a prestigious clay-court...
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May 6, 2021

Ruud awakening: Tsitsipas topped by rising Casper Ruud in Madrid

The Norwegian served brilliantly under pressure to take down Tsitsipas and claim his...
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Rafael Nadal, Madrid 2021
May 6, 2021

Nadal tops praiseworthy Popyrin to reach Madrid elite eight

The Spaniard eased past hard-hitting Alexei Popyrin but had some kind words for...
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May 5, 2021

Fast and Furious: Tsitsipas flies past Paire to reach Madrid sweet 16

Stefanos Tsitsipas opened his 2021 Madrid Open campaign with a blistering performance against...
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Nadal Madrid 2021
May 5, 2021

Nadal Spoils Alcaraz birthday bash with sparkling Madrid debut

Rafael Nadal cruised to an easy victory over birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz in...
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Dominic Thiem madrid open
May 5, 2021

Refreshed Thiem plots new path on tour, with same goals in mind

After his convincing clay-court debut, Dominic Thiem talked to media about the importance...
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Dominic Thiem Madrid 2021
May 4, 2021

Thiem’s time to rise: Austrian shines on return, dropping Giron in Madrid

Dominic Thiem's first clay-court match of 2021 was a dominant display. The Austrian...
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simona halep Madrid
May 4, 2021

Be Patient: Simona Halep is still searching for her best clay-court tennis

Two-time Madrid champion Simona Halep was knocked out in three tough sets by...
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Barty v Swiatek madrid 2021
May 1, 2021

Barty v Swiatek: Four reasons to love this sweet 16 matchup in Madrid

A first-time matchup between world No 1 Ash Barty and reigning Roland-Garros champion...
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nadal_madrid_2017
April 30, 2021

Madrid Draw Musings: Nadal’s rough road, Thiem and Medvedev return

Rafael Nadal is looking at a few generational battles in Madrid, and Daniil...
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Denis Shapovalov, Rome 2020
April 30, 2021

Shapovalov low on confidence: It’s a mental issue more than anything else

Denis Shapovalov is struggling with his confidence after back to back losses on...
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Iga Swiatek Madrid Open 2021
April 29, 2021

“I’m Ambitious. I Always Want to Play Perfect” – Iga Swiatek expects a lot from her Madrid debut 

She may be a Roland-Garros champion but Iga Swiatek admits she's still very...
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