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

Novak Djokovic ATP Finals
November 12, 2020

ATP Finals in Pictures: 50 years of milestones, moments and memories

The ATP Finals is celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2020. From McEnroe to...
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Alexander Zverev - UTS 2 - 2020
October 30, 2020

Zverev responds to pregnancy news and abuse allegations

Alexander Zverev has been hit with a double-whammy from two ex-girlfriends this week....
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Grigor Dimitrov Vienna 2020
October 29, 2020

Dimitrov stuns Tsitsipas, Thiem steams past Garin – what happened on Day 4 in Vienna

Grigor Dimitrov rallied to notch his first top 5 win of 2020 against...
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Dominic Thiem 2020 Vienna
October 27, 2020

Thiem tested, Dimitrov peaking – what happened on Day 2 in Vienna

The top two seeds - Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem - overcame early...
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Gaël Monfils, Roland-Garros 2020
October 27, 2020

Struggling Monfils pulls the plug on 2020 season

Gael Monfils has announced the immediate end to his 2020 season. The Frenchman,...
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Novak Djokovic Vienna 2020
October 27, 2020

Djokovic off and running in Vienna with win over Krajinovic

Novak Djokovic made his first appearance at Vienna in 13 years a winning...
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Lucas Pouille - ATP
October 24, 2020

Lucas Pouille has tested positive for Covid-19

France's Lucas Pouille is the latest tennis star to have tested positive for...
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Iga Swiatek, Roland-Garros 2020
October 24, 2020

Iga Swiatek and team in quarantine after Polish President tests positive for coronavirus

Poland's Iga Swiatek is quarantining after she learned that Polish President Andrzej Duda...
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Zizou Bergs Antwerp 2020
October 23, 2020

From Zizou Bergs to Dominic Thiem: low-ranked players that came full circle

Belgium's Zizou Bergs nearly joined a short list of exceptional, improbable players on...
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Zizou Bergs Antwerp 2020
October 22, 2020

Screaming Zizou Bergs, on his biggest week ever: it’s just amazing!

Belgian wild card Zizou Bergs nearly created one of the biggest upsets of...
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Laslo Djere Kitzbuhel 2020
October 19, 2020

Sardegna ATP recap: Djere rains on Italy’s parade

Laslo Djere stormed to the title, Lorenzo Musetti raised more eyebrows, and Danilo...
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Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez, 2016 French Open doubles winners
October 17, 2020

10 questions about Feliciano Lopez – Roland-Garros, Marc Lopez, ‘Deliciano’

Spanish lefty extraordinaire, and one of the oldest players still active on the...
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Sam Querrey
October 15, 2020

Confirmed: Sam Querrey flees Russia after positive Covid-19 test

After testing positive for Covid-19, along with his wife and child, Sam Querrey...
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The GOAT debate : Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Rod Laver, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras
October 15, 2020

Nadal, Federer or so many : Who is the GOAT after Roland-Garros? 

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are tied on the all-time Grand Slam singles...
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Taylor Townsend 2019 US Open
October 14, 2020

American Taylor Townsend, 24, announces her pregnancy

24-year-old American Taylor Townsend has announced her pregnancy as well as her desire...
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Feliciano Lopez, UTS 2020
October 14, 2020

“El Torero” Returns – Feliciano Lopez joins UTS3 lineup

Feliciano Lopez has added his name to the field for this weekend's UTS3...
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Ilya Ivashka, Montpellier 2020
October 13, 2020

Nooo! Ivashka goes ballistic after he’s docked a game penalty for toilet break

After being penalised a full game for taking an approved toilet break in...
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Alex De Minaur
October 12, 2020

“The Demon” Alex de Minaur will headline UTS3 in Antwerp this weekend

For its third edition, Ultimate Tennis Showdown will feature 6 spectacular tennis players,...
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Rafael Nadal at the 2020 Roland-Garros
October 12, 2020

In pictures: What to remember from Nadal’s 100 victories at Roland-Garros

Vanquisher of Novak Djokovic this Sunday (6-0, 6-2, 7-5), Rafael Nadal achieved a...
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Fernando Verdasco - Spain
September 25, 2020

Fernando Verdasco “frustrated and outraged” about Roland-Garros Covid disqualification

Fernando Verdasco expressed his resentment over the fact that Roland-Garros disqualified him due...
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Roland-Garros, Suzanne-Lenglen court, 2020
September 25, 2020

Roland-Garros confirms maximum 1,000 fans allowed in each day

Roland-Garros confirmed on Friday that no more than 1,000 fans will be allowed...
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