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 Davis Cup 2023
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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Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka leaves the court after losing his first round match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik at the Monte Carlo Masters
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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Otto Virtanen and Harri Heliovaara 2023 Davis Cup Malaga / Manu Fernandez/AP/SIPAa
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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Otto Virtanen Davis Cup Finals 2023 Sipa
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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Milos Raonic / 2023 Davis Cup Malaga / Manu Fernandez/AP/SIPAa
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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Kaja Juvan Billie Jean King Cup 2023 | Zuma / Panoramic
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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Mirra Andreeva, Wimbledon, 2023
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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Daniil Medvedev at the 2022 ATP Finals
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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Iga Swiatek, WTA Finals 2023
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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Aslan Karatsev 2021 Australian Open
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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Liudmila Samsonova
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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Jannik Sinner US Open - Zuma / Panoramic
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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Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek
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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Marketa Vondrousova
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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Elena Rybalina and Aryna Sabalenka, Indian Wells 2023
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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Nick Kyrgios at the 2022 Japan Open in Tokyo
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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Alcaraz and Djokovic, Cincinnati 2023
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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Sinner US Open 2023 | Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
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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Marc Polmans 2023 | Imago / Panoramic
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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Daniil Medvedev China Open SF 2023
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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Jannik Sinner, Beijing 2023
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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