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
July 15, 2024
WTA rankings: Paolini top five, Krejcikova top 10, Sun rises 70
The post-Wimbledon rankings find Jasmine Paolini and Lulu Sun in new terrority. See...
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July 14, 2024
Alcaraz the wunderkind! Five stats that define his staggering Wimbledon achievement
At 21 years of age, Carlos Alcaraz is already placing himself among the...
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Chris Oddo
July 14, 2024
“I want to sit at the same table as the big guys” – watch out ATP, Carlos Alcaraz is hungrier than ever after winning second Wimbledon
After winning Wimbledon for the second time, Carlos Alcaraz is far from being...
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July 14, 2024
“He was the dominant force on the court” – Djokovic at peace with Wimbledon defeat to Alcaraz
After losing to Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic says there...
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Chris Oddo
July 13, 2024
“I miss her so much” – Krejcikova hopes to see Wimbledon whisperer Jana Novotna in her dreams
Barbora Krejcikova and Jana Novotna have created a lasting bond that spans the...
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July 13, 2024
“Sometimes I’m a little bit scared to dream too much” – disappointed Paolini not quite ready to contemplate what’s next
After a "crazy" six weeks, Italy's Jasmine Paolini needs some time to make...
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July 13, 2024
What’s at stake: Djokovic vs Alcaraz Wimbledon final, by the numbers
Milestone watch is on ahead of Sunday's Wimbledon men's final. Join us for...
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July 11, 2024
“Sometimes I don’t recognise him anymore” – Bublik talks about Medvedev’s incredible transformation from younger days to elite talent
UTS stars Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Bublik sat down for dinner in London...
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Chris Oddo
July 11, 2024
“I always finished with a lesson” – Musetti outlines how he may overcome Grand Slam king Djokovic at Wimbledon
Lorenzo Musetti hopes that lessons learned can fuel him in his Wimbledon semi-final...
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Chris Oddo
July 10, 2024
Magical Musetti hits the high notes in the right moments against Fritz to reach Wimbledon semi
Never a threat on grass before this season, the Italian is hitting his...
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July 10, 2024
Navarro on surging Paolini: “She was a totally different player”
The American says Paolini is completely transformed from where she was even months...
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July 10, 2024
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova becomes a mom
The two-time Wimbledon champion gave birth to her baby boy during Wimbledon
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July 9, 2024
“I’m always going to make your life difficult” – Medvedev on his approach against top tier talent
Daniil Medvedev explained the competitive philosophy that makes him a threat to win...
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July 9, 2024
“I tried to fight with what I had today” – Sinner laments missed chances and the illness that held him back vs Medvedev
Illness struck at the wrong time for Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon
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July 9, 2024
Paolini powers past shell-shocked Navarro, becomes first Italian woman to reach Wimbledon semi-final
Jasmine Paolini made history for Italy at Wimbledon, defeating Emma Navarro to reach...
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July 9, 2024
Defending champion Alcaraz runs past Paul, setting Wimbledon semi-final rematch with Medvedev
The Spaniard stretched his Wimbledon - and Grand Slam - winning streak to...
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Chris Oddo
July 9, 2024
Medvedev stuns top-seeded Sinner at Wimbledon, first loss for Italian as world No 1
Daniil Medvedev engineered a five-set takedown of top-seeded Jannik Sinner to book his...
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July 8, 2024
“Ridiculous” – Mpetshi Perricard draws rave reviews from Musetti and many others at Wimbledon
The missile-serving Frenchman turned heads and racked up aces on his Wimbledon main...
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Chris Oddo
July 8, 2024
Krejcikova sends off Collins, reaches her first Wimbledon quarter-final
Barbora Krejcikova defeated Danielle Collins 7-5, 6-3 on Monday evening and will play...
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July 8, 2024
Fritz comes back from the brink, defeats Zverev to reach second Wimbledon quarter-final
Taylor Fritz rallied from two sets down against Alexander Zverev to reach his...
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July 8, 2024
“I don’t really think about this” – Rybakina prefers not to dwell on her new status as Wimbledon women’s favourite
The 2022 champion is a solid favourite to win it all after reaching...
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