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

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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Denis Shapovalov, Rome 2020
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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Damir Dzumhur Adria Tour 2020
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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Victoria Azarenka, Rome 2020
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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Naomi Osaka, 2020 US Open 2020
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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Stan Wawrinka, Rome 2017
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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US Open 2020, Tennis Majors Lists
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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Milos Raonic - ATP World Tour Australian Open
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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Milos Raonic and Novak Djokovic after 2020 Southern and Western final, New York, August 2020
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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Guido Pella
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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Kim Clijsters
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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Cincinnati - ATP
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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Novak Djokovic
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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Guido Pella - Argentine
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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Utsubo Tennis Center - Naomi Osaka
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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Simona Halep, Prague 2020 : Tennis Majors Review
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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