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
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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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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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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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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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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September 25, 2020
Shapo v Stef, Serena v Vika: Roland-Garros, 2020 as we dream it
The Roland-Garros draws were unveiled on Thursday and we're already starting to imagine...
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September 23, 2020
Distraught Dzumhur and Popovic threatening legal recourse against FFT
After being disqualified from Roland-Garros qualifying, Damir Dzumhur and his coach Petar Popovic...
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September 18, 2020
Inside Victoria Azarenka’s Rome bread basket
Victoria Azarenka sailed past Sofia Kenin on Thursday in Rome, producing the 10th...
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September 18, 2020
US Open champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Roland-Garros
Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka has announced that she will not play...
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September 15, 2020
Italian qualifier Musetti stuns Wawrinka at Rome Masters
Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome ... Musetti d. Wawrinka 6-0, 7-6(2) Key info: 18-year-old...
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August 31, 2020
Pandemic, dark horses, new champions… The 2020 US Open in 10 questions
On day the main draw commences in New York, we are here to...
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August 30, 2020
10 questions about Milos Raonic – Missile, Art Connoiseur, McEnroe
What does Milos Raonic like to do for fun and what's his best...
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August 30, 2020
Unbeaten Djokovic: ATP is wrong, players and tour can co-exist
Can the ATP and Novak Djokovic's Professional Tennis Players’ Association co-exist peacefully? The...
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August 22, 2020
Support for Pella and Dellien grows amidst Covid-19 uncertainty
Players are expressing support for Guido Pella and Hugo Dellien while the pair...
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August 21, 2020
At the 2020 US Open, expect the unexpected
Top players like Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Karolina Pliskova warn that the...
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August 21, 2020
Clijsters Pulls out of Western and Southern Open with abdominal injury
2010 champion Kim Clijsters announced her withdrawal from the Western and Southern Open,...
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August 21, 2020
Coco v Serena, comeback runs from Clijsters & Murray: The Western & Southern Open as we dream it
The draws are set at the Western and Southern Open! Join us as...
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August 21, 2020
Cincinnati Draws Revealed: Projected quarter-finals, key first-rounders and more
The draws are set for the Western and Southern Open in New York...
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August 20, 2020
US Open in jeopardy for Pella, Dellien after physiotherapist tests positive for Covid-19
Guido Pella and Hugo Dellien have been forced to withdraw from the Western...
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August 19, 2020
9 out of 10: WTA dominates Forbes highest-paid female athletes list
Earlier this year Forbes announced that Naomi Osaka had become the highest-paid female...
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August 17, 2020
Prague Open: What we learned from Simona Halep’s latest clay title, and what you might have missed
Simona Halep did what was expected of her at the Prague Open by...
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