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

Jannik Sinner, Masters 2021
July 13, 2025

Italy, Carota Boys, Grand Slams, drugs ban: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated after winning 2025 Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth; now he's the No...
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Tennis : Australian Open 2025 - Melbourne - Belinda Bencic
July 10, 2025

Olympic champion, Swiss Miss, Federer, mother: Everything you always wanted to know about Belinda Bencic (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Wimbledon semi-final

Belinda Bencic has followed in the footsteps of Martina Hingis to become one...
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September 9, 2023, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA: Coco Gauff poses with the trophy after winning the 2023 US Open Women’s Final match against Aryna Sabalenka held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday September 9, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
June 27, 2025

US Open, Roland-Garros, teenage prodigy, activist: Everything you always wanted to know about Coco Gauff (but never had time to find out) – updated after French Open win

American Coco Gauff has already become a household name in tennis circles. Get...
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Brenda Fruhvirtova AO 2024
March 21, 2025

Czech, Linda, Top 100 – Everything you ever wanted to know about Brenda Fruhvirtova (but never had time to find out) – updated as of March 2025

Brenda Fruhvirtova is one of the rising stars on the WTA Tour. Here...
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Linda Fruhvirtova, Nottingham 2024
March 21, 2025

Czech, Brenda, Australian Open, Miami: Everything you always wanted to know about Linda Fruhvirtova (but never had time to find about) – updated with reaching third round in Miami 2025

The older of the Fruhvirtova sisters, Linda Fruhvirtova has ranked in the top...
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Jaime Faria, Oeiras 2024
March 5, 2025

Breaking through: get to know Jaime Faria, one of the rising stars of men’s tennis in 2025

An in-depth look at some of the hottest young players on the ATP...
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Learner Tien, Australian Open, 2025
March 5, 2025

Breaking through: Get to know Learner Tien, one of the rising stars of men’s tennis

An in-depth look at some of the hottest young players on the ATP...
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Jakub Mensik
March 5, 2025

Breaking through: Get to know Jakub Mensik, one of the rising stars of men’s tennis in 2025

An in-depth look at some of the hottest young players on the ATP...
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Nishesh Basavareddy of USA celebrates a point against Alejandro Tabilo of Chile in the Round 2, R16 Men’s Singles Match of the 2025 Men’s ASB Classic tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday 8 January 2025.
March 5, 2025

Breaking through: Get to know Nishesh Basavareddy, one of the rising stars of men’s tennis in 2025

An in-depth look at one of the hottest young players on the ATP...
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Alex Michelsen plays a backhand
March 5, 2025

Breaking through: Get to know Alex Michelsen, one of the rising stars of men’s tennis

An in-depth look at some of the hottest young players on the ATP...
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Venus Williams, Miami 2024
February 24, 2025

Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with rejection of 2025 Indian Wells wildcard

Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist....
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Andrey Rublev of Russia reacts during the ABN AMRO Open 2025, ATP 500 Tennis event on 7 february 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Photo Laurent Lairys / Psnewz
February 23, 2025

Is this the start of a turnaround for Andrey Rublev?

Managing tough moments more calmly, Andrey Rublev won the Doha title and he...
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Clara Tauson, Linz 2024
February 23, 2025

Denmark, Lyon, Roland-Garros: All you need to know about Clara Tauson but never had the time to find out – updated after reaching Dubai final 2025

Clara Tauson was the first woman from Denmark to hold the No 1...
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Mirra Andreeva 2025 Dubai | Imago / Psnewz
February 22, 2025

Mirra’s mission: Andreeva targets top-5 by the end of 2025

The talented teen's astronomical success has forced her to improvise when it comes...
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Venus Williams, Miami 2024
February 19, 2025

44-year-old Venus Williams accepts Indian Wells wild card

The American icon is joined by Petra Kvitova, Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien...
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Ugo Humbert (FRA), SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 - Tennis : Singles Quarterfinal match at Ariake Colosseum during Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. || 297816_0016
February 16, 2025

Dubai, France, finals streak – Everything you always wanted to know about Ugo Humbert (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Marseille Open title

Ugo Humbert is a French tennis player who has won six ATP Tour...
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Casper Ruud UTS Guadalajara 2025 | © UTS
February 15, 2025

Ice Man Ruud heats up and demolishes Mannarino, ending thrilling Day 1 at UTS Guadalajara

Casper Ruud played perfectly against Adrian Mannarino in the final match on Friday...
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Tomas Machac UTS Guadalajara | © UTS
February 15, 2025

“Air machete” Machac defeats Goffin on UTS debut in Guadalajara

Tomas Machac made playing at altitude look easy as he defeated David Goffin...
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Fognini UTS Guadalajara | UTS
February 15, 2025

Fognini defeats Gasquet in a battle of legends at UTS Guadalajara

Fabio "Fogna" Fognini outlasted Richard Gasquet in a physical battle to claim his...
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Flavio Cobolli UTS Guadalajara 2025 | UTS
February 15, 2025

“The Gladiator” Cobolli tops Mensik at UTS Guadalajara

Flavio Cobolli took out Jakub Mensik in a battle of UTS debutants, kicking...
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Flavio Cobolli, UTS Guadalajara 2025
February 14, 2025

Cobolli on UTS – “Something different, finally!”

The 30th-ranked Italian is excited to step away from the week-to-week grind of...
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