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

Tennis in 2021: Delray Beach Open
December 22, 2020

How the Delray Beach Open “decided to bite the bullet” and start the 2021 ATP season

The Delray Beach Open had to put its 2021 plans into overdrive when...
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Ashlyn Krueger
December 13, 2020

Ashlyn Krueger: History-making American on the rise

Ashlyn Krueger became the first player to win the 16s and 18s in...
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Roger Federer
December 13, 2020

Roger Federer still not 100 percent: “It will be tight for the Australian Open”

In an appearance at the 2020 Swiss Sports Awards, Roger Federer tells reporters...
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Ashlyn Krueger, 2020 Orange Bowl champion
December 13, 2020

Ashlyn Krueger and Arthur Fils win Orange Bowl 18 titles

A pair of surprise winners have come away with the coveted Orange Bowl...
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Abu Dhabi, 2018
December 13, 2020

Report: WTA to begin its 2021 Season in Abu Dhabi, followed by Australian Open qualifiers in Dubai

According to the Gulf News a plan is in the works to bring...
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Naomi Osaka during the Western and Southern Open 2020, with a Black Lives Matter shirt
December 11, 2020

Vogue cover girl Naomi Osaka: raising awareness and finding her level

In a new cover piece for Vogue Magazine, Naomi Osaka reflects on a...
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Volvo Car Open Charleston
December 7, 2020

Lessons learned from the pandemic – Volvo Car Open set to bounce back better than ever in 2021

The Volvo Car Open was cancelled in 2020 but still went ahead with...
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Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
December 2, 2020

Australian Open’s new plan calls for February 8 start date

According to L'équipe, Tennis Australia has proposed a plan that calls for the...
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Diego Maradona
November 25, 2020

RIP Diego Maradona – tennis, and the world, reacts to the passing of a legend

The news of Diego Maradona's passing has hit the tennis world hard. We...
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Feliciano Lopez, Madrid 2020
November 25, 2020

Expanded Madrid Open to be played over two weeks

The combined 2021 Madrid Open will be held over a two-week period for...
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2020 recap: Novak Djokovic
November 23, 2020

Novak Djokovic in 2020: GOAT in waiting remains in wait

Novak Djokovic started 2020 with a bang and finished with the year-end No...
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Daniil Medvedev, ATP Finals, 2020
November 23, 2020

Nitto ATP Finals Recap: Medvedev Magic, Farewell London

The curtains have closed on 12 years of brilliant ATP Finals action in...
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Daniil Medvedev, Masters de Londres 2020
November 23, 2020

Medvedev a threat to win Slams with his confidence now higher than ever

Russia's Daniil Medvedev is riding high after what he calls the biggest win...
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Nadal 2020 Nitto ATP Finals
November 22, 2020

“I lost a big opportunity” – Rafael Nadal on another ATP Finals that got away

Rafael Nadal's chance for a first title at the Nitto ATP Finals went...
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Daniil Medvedev 2020 Nitto ATP Finals
November 21, 2020

Medvedev sets ATP Finals clash with Thiem

Daniil Medvedev defeated Rafael Nadal in three sets to set a final clash...
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A view of the Rod Laver Arena at sunset
November 18, 2020

Aussie summer threatened as players not allowed to enter Victoria in December

The start of the 2021 tennis season appears to be in jeopardy as...
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Tsitsipas ATP Finals 2020
November 17, 2020

Tsitsipas edges Rublev to send Thiem through to semis at ATP Finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas saved a match point to edge Andrey Rublev in a thriller...
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November 16, 2020

Report: Aussie summer shifts all tournaments to Victoria to combat coronavirus

In order to create a safe environment for the players and the community,...
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Nadal ATP Finals 2020
November 15, 2020

Nadal Opens 2020 Nitto ATP Finals by rolling past Andrey Rublev

Rafael Nadal kicked off his 2020 Nitto ATP Finals campaign in style with...
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Tsitsipas ATP Finals 2019
November 14, 2020

Debutants at the ATP Finals – the magnificent 7 who claimed the title

In 2019 Stefanos Tsitsipas became the seventh ATP Finals debutant to claim the...
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Andy Murray Gael Monfils Twitch November 14 2020
November 14, 2020

Nadal unequalled, Murray embarrassed by Federer – 5 Things We Learned from the #MuzzMonfATP Twitch Session 

Gael Monfils and Andy Murray joined forces on Twitch for the first of...
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