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
November 22, 2023
One final push – Djokovic sets sights on getting Serbia another Davis Cup crown
Ahead of this week's Davis Cup quarter-finals, Novak Djokovic talks of the importance...
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November 21, 2023
“The Grand Slams are not untouchable” – Wawrinka opens up on state of tennis
In an exclusive interview with L’équipe, Stan Wawrinka opens up on a variety...
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November 21, 2023
Finland stuns Canada to reach first Davis Cup semi-final
Finland reached the Davis Cup Final Four for the first time with a...
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November 21, 2023
Virtanen brings Finland level, sets winner-take-all doubles clash with Canada at Davis Cup
Otta Virtanen brought Team Finland level with Canada on Tuesday, defeating Gabriel Diallo...
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November 21, 2023
Raonic gives defending champ Canada early lead over Finland at Davis Cup
Milos Raonic gave Team Canada the early edge over Finland with an 18-ace...
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November 8, 2023
Slovenia scores historic win, taking down Australia at BJK Cup
Slovenia moved closer to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals with an historic...
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November 8, 2023
The five biggest breakthroughs of the 2023 WTA season
The WTA's 2023 season was full of pleasant surprises, dazzling debuts and stamps...
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November 7, 2023
“Last year, I was not strong enough” – Medvedev hopes to flip script at 2023 Nitto ATP Finals
He went 0-3 in Turin in 2022, but former Nitto ATP Finals champion...
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November 7, 2023
Swiatek demolishes Pegula to win WTA Finals, locks up year-end No 1 ranking
The Pole would not be denied in Cancun, as she engineered a return...
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October 22, 2023
Australian Open, qualifier, Russia: Everything you ever wanted to know about Aslan Karatsev (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2023 Tokyo final)
Aslan Karatsev became the biggest story of the 2021 Australian Open when he...
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October 6, 2023
1 (or more) stat(s) for each semi-finalist in Beijing
Get prepped for the final WTA 1000-level semi-final of the season in Beijing...
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October 6, 2023
“He is one of the best in the world and he can beat anyone” – Alcaraz praises his rival Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz knows a thing or two about how talented Jannik Sinner is....
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October 6, 2023
Swiatek v Gauff enters new era in Beijing
Now that both are Grand Slam champions, episode 9 of the Swiatek v...
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October 6, 2023
Vondrousova, Muchova and Jabeur complete 2023 WTA Finals Cancun field
The elite eight is set for the WTA Finals Cancun, which commence on...
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October 5, 2023
Big 3 battle brewing – Sabalenka, Rybakina vying for statement win in Beijing
Episode 6 of the Sabalenka v Rybakina rivalry will mark Sabalenka's biggest challenge...
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October 5, 2023
“I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves” – Kyrgios on GOAT Djokovic, and his own desire
Nick Kyrgios gives Novak Djokovic a ringing endorsement as he talks GOAT with...
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October 5, 2023
“Novak is on my mind in almost every practice” – Carlos Alcaraz remains fixated on taking the year-end No 1 ranking from Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz trails Novak Djokovic by 580 points in the race to No...
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October 4, 2023
Don’t say Big Four in ’24 without mentioning Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner continues his steady rise up the rankings each season. 2024 could...
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October 4, 2023
After being disqualified in Shanghai, Marc Polmans apologises for hitting umpire Ben Anderson in the face with ball
The aussie has apologised after the unfortunate incident that led to his disqualification...
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October 4, 2023
Daniil Medvedev hopes to “break this thing” and finish 2023 with a second title at one of his final four events
As the 2023 season winds down, Daniil Medvedev sets his sights on winning...
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October 4, 2023
Seventh time’s a charm – Sinner overcomes Medvedev to win the trophy in Beijing
Jannik Sinner claimed his ninth career title, and finally earned his first win...
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