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
February 16, 2021
Serena Williams dispatches Simona Halep to set Australian Open semi-final with Naomi Osaka
The American legend continued her quest for a 24th major singles title, notching...
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February 15, 2021
Simona Halep – “You cannot compare Serena with all of us”
Simona Halep has the ultimate respect for legendary Serena Williams. But the Romanian...
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February 15, 2021
Red-hot Russians… Medvedev and Rublev’s confidence surging ahead of quarter-final clash
Russia's Daniil Medvedev wasted little time and energy as he dispatched Mackenzie McDonald...
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February 15, 2021
Jessica Pegula rises from the ashes of her setbacks to break new ground in Australia
Here career was sidetracked by injuries for many years but today Jessica Pegula...
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February 13, 2021
Barty through, Muchova topples Pliskova: Women’s 2021 Australian Open day 6
All you need to know about 2021 Australian Open Day 6 action, a...
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February 13, 2021
Nadal, Tsitsipas impress; Russians march on: Men’s 2021 Australian Open day 6
All you need to know about day 6 at the Australian Open, as...
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February 13, 2021
Medvedev’s coach left the stadium: “for sure it was a good thing to do”
Daniil Medvedev and Gilles Cervara weren't seeing eye to eye on Day 6,...
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February 13, 2021
31 Grand Slam titles between them: Day 7 of the Australian Open is going to be popcorn on the women’s side
Three must-see matchups on the lower half of the women’s singles draw will...
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February 11, 2021
Defending champion Kenin out, Barty through – Australian Open Day 4: women’s singles results and scores
Defending champion Sofia Kenin crashed out of the Australian Open on Thursday but...
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February 11, 2021
Tsitsipas holds off Kokkinakis; Nadal cruises – Day 4 at the Australian Open
All you need to know about 2021 Australian Open Day 4 action, with...
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February 11, 2021
Feliciano Lopez continues to crush father time with latest Grand Slam triumph
The 39-year-old Spaniard wasn't sure if he'd turn up to play this year...
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February 11, 2021
Ugo Humbert: “I’m not far from beating the very good players”
Ugo Humbert was a picture of dejection after falling to Nick Kyrgios in...
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February 9, 2021
Perfect Barty, Azarenka out, Egypt’s Sherif makes history – Women’s 2021 Australian Open day 2
Ash Barty kicked off her title bid with a double bagel at the...
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February 9, 2021
Nadal, Tsitsipas lead favourites through, Goffin out – 2021 Australian Open – Day 2
World No 2 Nadal and No 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas were among the winners...
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February 9, 2021
Paula Badosa: I wouldn’t repeat hard quarantine experience
Paula Badosa's hard quarantine nightmare came to an end on Day 2 of...
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February 9, 2021
Azarenka struggles to breathe in shock defeat to Pegula
Victoria Azarenka suffered breathing difficulties as she went out in round one, before...
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February 8, 2021
Monfils’ raw emotions: Don’t shoot me when I’m down, guys
After a devastating loss in five sets, Gael Monfils broke down in tears...
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February 8, 2021
Kerber on hard lockdown: Of course, you feel it
Angelique Kerber was one of the 72 players that spent two weeks in...
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February 8, 2021
Dimitrov topples Cilic, Thiem and Kyrgios cruise – Australian Open Men’s Singles Day 1 Live Updates
All you need to know about 2021 Australian Open Day 1 action on...
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February 8, 2021
Andreescu victorious, Kerber sent packing – Australian Open Women’s Day 1 Live Updates
All you need to know about 2021 Australian Open Day 1 action, with...
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January 30, 2021
Great Ocean Road Open, Murray River Open: what do the draws look like and what are key match-ups?
The draws are set at the Great Ocean Road Open and the Murray...
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