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

Taylor Fritz Delray Beach 2023
February 18, 2024

Delray Beach final between Fritz and Paul postponed due to rain

Rain in Delray Beach forced the tournament to reschedule the final between Taylor...
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February 18, 2024

Don’t worry, the one-handed backhand isn’t gone from the ATP Tour – yet

The one-hander is nearly extinct on the ATP Tour, but there are still...
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Carlos_Alcaraz_Australian_Open_2024 (1)
February 17, 2024

Alcaraz: “I don’t consider myself a star”

Carlos Alcaraz doesn't think of himself as a star, or a phenom. He...
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Gael 'La Monf' Monfils, UTS Grand Final, London, 2023
February 16, 2024

“I think the sport needs him” – Jannik Sinner wants Gael Monfils to keep going

At 37 years of age Gael Monfils still has what it takes to...
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Jenson Brooksby
February 15, 2024

Suspension reduced: Jenson Brooksby can return in March

Jenson Brooksby has been granted a reprieve from the ITIA and will be...
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February 15, 2024

Maria Sakkari and longtime coach Tom Hill end six-year partnership

The Greek ended her productive partnership with longtime coach Tom Hill after six...
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Venus Williams
February 15, 2024

Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki granted Indian Wells wild cards

The BNP Paribas Open has awarded wild cards to Venus Williams and Caroline...
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Rafael Nadal Brisbane 2024
February 14, 2024

Nadal to miss Doha, targeting Indian Wells return

Rafael Nadal is still not 100 percent fit, and unlikely to play in...
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Daniil Medvedev 2024 Australian Open
January 29, 2024

“Daniil went to hell and back in this tournament” – even in heartbreaking defeat, Medvedev draws rave reviews

Though Medvedev suffered a heartbreaking defeat, he demonstrated the steel will that has...
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Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev
January 29, 2024

ATP rankings: the gap closes at the top as Sinner and Medvedev move up

Novak Djokovic remains at No 1, but the gap is closing beneath. In...
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Qinwen Zheng
January 29, 2024

WTA rankings: Sabalenka closes gap on Swiatek again, Zheng makes top 10 debut

Aryna Sabalenka moved within 865 points of the No 1 ranking with her...
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Elina Svitolina US Open 2023 - Zuma / Panoramic
January 22, 2024

“I feel like I’m at a good place” – despite disappointment, Svitolina is proud of the work she has done during her comeback

It was a rough ending for Elina Svitolina but she is nevertheless proud...
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Andreeva_Australian_Open_2024
January 22, 2024

Andreeva is reluctant to give advice to aspiring juniors: “I’m not a star”

The 16-year-old regrets elements of her performance in the round of 16 against...
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Qinwen Zheng
January 20, 2024

Li Na’s advice to Zheng Qinwen: Keep it simple

A special meeting with former champion and Chinese legend Li Na made Zheng...
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Adrian Mannarino
January 20, 2024

Adrian Mannarino, like fine wine, keeps getting better

At 35 and a half, Adrian Mannarino is thriving on tour and playing...
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Jannik Sinner at the 2023 ATP Finals in Turin
January 19, 2024

Sinner serving up wins – and smiles – at 2024 Australian Open

Learning to be more consistent on serve or more dynamic in the forecourt...
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Anna Blinkova 2024 Australian Open Icon SMI / Panoramic
January 19, 2024

“The energy was crazy” – Anna Blinkova talks about coming through the longest tiebreak in Grand Slam history

Anna Blinkova and Elena Rybakina created the most memorable moment of week one...
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Daniil Medvedev 2024 Australian Open
January 19, 2024

Survival mode: Medvedev demonstrates Grand Slam steel in latest comeback from two sets down

You can't win a Grand Slam if you lose in the second round....
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Coco Gauff at the 2023 WTA Finals
January 15, 2024

Coco Gauff worked on serve with Andy Roddick during off-season

The American spent time with one or the best servers in men's tennis...
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Gilles Cervara Portrait
January 15, 2024

Cervara: “Being between Novak and the Alcaraz generation, it must be a driving force for Daniil”

Gilles Cervara builds a bridge between Daniil Medvedev’s excellent 2023 season and a...
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Matteo Berrettini at the 2022 US Open
January 14, 2024

Berrettini’s injury woes continue – Italian pulls out of Australian Open, cancelling blockbuster tilt with Tsitsipas

The former world No 6 has more bad injury luck to report. He'll...
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