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

Andrey Rublev, Miami 2021
April 6, 2021

Opportunity Missed: Miami Open proved that there is no NextGen ATP alpha dog

With the Big 3 out of action, the 2021 Miami Open presented the...
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Madison Keys
April 6, 2021

Keys to Victory: Defending Charleston champ hopes to regain lost rhythm on clay

Former world No 7 Madison Keys has struggled to find her rhythm since...
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Bianca Andreescu - US Open
March 24, 2021

Patience and process: Andreescu knows she needs more time to find her best tennis

Bianca Andreescu is just beginning her comeback after a year off, and the...
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Simona Halep Rome
March 24, 2021

Forget the ranking, Simona Halep wants an Olympic medal

Simona Halep is immensely proud of her prolonged stay in the WTA's top...
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Daniil Medvedev 2021 Australian Open
March 23, 2021

Miami Open Favourites: Who’s in line to win the first Masters of 2021?

The 2021 Miami Open is one of the most wide open Masters 1000...
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Dominic Thiem & Rafael Nadal, 2018 Roland-Garros Final
March 15, 2021

Scar tissue: Thiem still trying to put “devastating” Australian Open loss in the past

Dominic Thiem hopes shake off a "devastating" Australian Open and injury concerns this...
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Daniil Medvedev
March 14, 2021

A slump-proof Medvedev? Russian mastering consistency as his rise continues in Marseille

After his first mind-bending hot streak, in 2019, Daniil Medvedev needed over 10...
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Daniil Medvedev, 2021
March 14, 2021

Ten ATP titles and counting… Medvedev defeats Herbert for Marseille title

Daniil Medvedev claimed his tenth career title on Sunday in Marseille, pushing past...
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Sarra Sorribes Tormo
March 14, 2021

Sorribes Tormo defeats Eugenie Bouchard for maiden title in Guadalajara

Sara Sorribes Tormo pushed past Eugenie Bouchard to earn her first career title...
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Garbiñe Muguruza, 2021
March 13, 2021

The mentality of Muguruza: “This is a good moment in my career”

Thanks to maturity, determination and talent, Garbiñe Muguruza has once again emerged as...
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Holger Rune will play against Corentin Moutet in UTS
March 10, 2021

Holger Rune in the winner’s circle! 17-year-old Dane gets first ATP win

17-year-old Dane Holger Rune battled past fellow qualifier Sebastian Baez to earn his...
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Iga Swiatek 2021 Dubai
March 9, 2021

Swiatek, Muguruza set for popcorn clash at Dubai

Iga Swiatek and Garbiñe Muguruza are looking forward to their first ever WTA...
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UTS4 : Tsitsipas, Fognini, Monfils, Bublik, Moutet
March 9, 2021

UTS4 shifts to clay this April, boasts best field ever: meet the key players

The second season of UTS will begin next month. UTS4 will feature a...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas, UTS, 2020
March 9, 2021

UTS back in 2021 with a “Masters” and a new league, at least three Top 20 present in April

UTS is officially back, with a fourth edition which will launch its 2021...
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Dominic Thiem Roland Garros
March 9, 2021

Thiem’s dream: topple Nadal at Roland-Garros, this year or any year

Clay court season hasn't even started yet, but it's clear that Dominic Thiem...
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March 9, 2021

No pressure, but a lot of fire: Sinner overcomes Barrere to advance in Marseille

Jannik Sinner endured a roller coaster ride - and showed his emotions -...
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Cerundolo brothers
March 8, 2021

Brotherly love: these siblings live their dreams on the ATP Tour together

Francisco and Juan Manuel Cerundolo are next in a long line of siblings...
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Novak_Djokovic_Open_Australie 2021
March 7, 2021

Novak Djokovic is ready to roll: World No 1 will play Miami next

The world No 1 is resting up and plans to return to the...
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Kei_Nishikori_Rotterdam_2019
March 4, 2021

Serve to survive: Nishikori alters service motion to preserve shoulder, career

Kei Nishikori opens up about how he altered his service motion to preserve...
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Kim Clijsters
March 4, 2021

Comeback, part II – Clijsters takes wild cards into Miami and Charleston

Kim Clijsters is ready to begin her comeback again. The Belgian has accepted...
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Andy Murray Rotterdam 2021
March 4, 2021

Undeterred, Andy Murray believes his difficult loss to Rublev can “help a lot” 

Frustrated with mistakes and opportunities let slip, a hopeful Andy Murray still feels...
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