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
September 21, 2023
“Next season I’ll be back” – Emma Raducanu announces plans to return to tour in 2024
Emma Raducanu reaffirmed her plans to return to the court in 2024. The...
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September 21, 2023
Roger Federer, on how Laver Cup has exceeded his expectations, and potential captaincy
Since its inception in 2017, Laver Cup has captivated fans and connected the...
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September 21, 2023
“He is no doubt the best” – Tsitsipas believes Novak Djokovic’s stats are untouchable, but Federer has impacted him the most
In an interview with Yannis Palaiologos, Stefanos opens up on Novak Djokovic's greatness,...
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September 20, 2023
How Coco Gauff went from struggling teen to Grand Slam champion in one remarkable summer
From lost at sea to shining under the bright lights - here's how...
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September 17, 2023
Great Britain scores dramatic victory over France to reach Davis Cup elite eight
Dan Evans and Neal Skupski saved four match points as they rallied past...
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September 17, 2023
Finland shocks USA, Czechs defeat Serbia – Davis Cup Saturday recap
Finland earned its first berth in the last eight at Davis Cup, as...
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September 16, 2023
“G-Unit” Dimitrov qualifies for semi-finals despite loss to “The Iceman” Ruud
"G-Unit" Grigor Dimitrov rallied from two quarters down to force sudden death with...
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September 16, 2023
“The Rebel” Benoit Paire qualifies for semi-finals with win over “The Thunder” Jan-Lennard Struff
"The Rebel" Benoit Paire booked his spot in the semi-finals at UTS Frankfurt...
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September 16, 2023
“She’s not going to stop at one” – former US Open champion Roddick thinks Coco Gauff has a Hall of Fame career ahead of her
Former US Open champion Andy Roddick says that Coco Gauff has multiple major...
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September 15, 2023
“The Iceman” cometh – Ruud notches first UTS win with victory over “The Thunder” Struff
"The Iceman" Casper Ruud got his first win at UTS Frankfurt by Builder.ai,...
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September 15, 2023
Djokovic’s 20th consecutive Davis Cup singles win clinches victory for Serbia over Spain
Novak Djokovic answered the bell for Team Serbia, sending his team to the...
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September 15, 2023
“El Peque” Diego Schwartzman shoots past “Rublo” Andrey Rublev, goes undefeated on UTS Day 1 in Frankfurt
"El Peque" Diego Schwartzman capped off an undefeated day on Friday at UTS...
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September 5, 2023
Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”
Wim Fissette has all the coaching experience in the world, and he can...
Chris Oddo
August 26, 2023
Knee surgery, retirement, US Open, father: Everything you always wanted to know about Juan Martin del Potro (but never had time to find out) – updated with comeback speculation
The legendary career of Juan Martin del Potro has been full of emotional...
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August 25, 2023
Quiz: 15 questions to test your US Open knowledge!
Are you up to speed on your US Open history? Then prove it...
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August 22, 2023
Serena Williams gives birth to second daughter, Adira River Ohanian
The 23-time Grand Slam champion is now a mother of two, and Olympia...
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August 9, 2023
“It’s something new for me” – Vondrousova enters brave new world as Wimbledon champion
Adjusting to life as a Wimbledon champion hasn't been easy for Marketa Vondrousova,...
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August 8, 2023
“I felt the love” – Wozniacki reflects on the first match of her comeback
One match into her comeback, Caroline Wozniacki is feeling the love from fans...
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July 24, 2023
History for China, injuries, video games: Everything you always wanted to know about Wu Yibing (but never had time to find out) – updated with UTS Los Angeles win
Wu Yibing is the first Chinese player to ever claim an ATP title,...
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July 21, 2023
“I am growing up my level again” – Diego Schwartzman hopes UTS is a springboard to a strong hard court season
Slowly but surely, Diego Schwartzman is rebuilding his game and confidence. He hopes...
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July 21, 2023
“I was amazed by her strength” – Gael Monfils takes big inspiration from wife Elina Svitolina to California for UTS
Gael Monfils is healthy - and inspired - as he prepares to kick...
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