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
March 2, 2024
Dubai, France, Finals streak – Everything you always wanted to know about Ugo Humbert (but never had time to find out) – updated after Dubai title
Ugo Humbert became the new French No 1 in February 2024. Here are...
Chris Oddo
March 1, 2024
Japan, US Open runner-up, Forbes highest-paid: Everything you always wanted to know about Kei Nishikori (but never had the time to find out) – updated with Miami 2024 wildcard
Kei Nishikori is the highest-ranked ATP player to ever come out of Japan....
Chris Oddo
February 23, 2024
US Open, teenage prodigy, activist: Everything you always wanted to know about Coco Gauff (but never had time to find out) – updated after Time Magazine recognition
At 18 years old, American Coco Gauff has already become a household name...
Chris Oddo
February 21, 2024
“I believe Patrick is the best person to help me achieve my goals” – Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou commit again
Patrick Mouratoglou will become Holger Rune's full-time coach, with intent to guide the...
Chris Oddo
February 21, 2024
Karolina Muchova undergoes wrist surgery and will be out indefinitely
World No 10 Karolina Muchova has undergone surgery on her right wrist.
Chris Oddo
February 20, 2024
“Hopefully this is the start of a better run” – first win of 2024 is sweet relief for Murray
Andy Murray has reason to smile for the first time this season. The...
Chris Oddo
February 20, 2024
“Conditions here do not fit me at all” – Sabalenka after early loss in Dubai
Aryna Sabalenka says her lost has nothing to do with a long layoff...
Chris Oddo
February 19, 2024
Sinner the winner – a statistical look at the last five months of Jannik Sinner’s career
It has been a whirlwind five months for the Italian juggernaut. After his...
Chris Oddo
February 19, 2024
WTA rankings: Ostapenko replaces Sakkari in top 10, Pavlyuchenkova returns to top 25
Jelena Ostapenko is up to No 8, her highest ranking in nearly six...
Chris Oddo
February 18, 2024
ATP rankings – Sinner top 3, De Minaur top 10, Diaz Acosta surging
This year's Rotterdam finalists both hit rankings milestones in Monday's ATP rankings. Join...
Chris Oddo
February 18, 2024
Delray Beach final between Fritz and Paul postponed due to rain
Rain in Delray Beach forced the tournament to reschedule the final between Taylor...
Chris Oddo
February 18, 2024
Italy, Carota Boys, Skiing, Australian Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated with Rotterdam Open title
Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth. Here is all you...
Chris Oddo
February 18, 2024
Don’t worry, the one-handed backhand isn’t gone from the ATP Tour – yet
The one-hander is nearly extinct on the ATP Tour, but there are still...
Chris Oddo
February 17, 2024
Alcaraz: “I don’t consider myself a star”
Carlos Alcaraz doesn't think of himself as a star, or a phenom. He...
Chris Oddo
February 16, 2024
“I think the sport needs him” – Jannik Sinner wants Gael Monfils to keep going
At 37 years of age Gael Monfils still has what it takes to...
Chris Oddo
February 15, 2024
Suspension reduced: Jenson Brooksby can return in March
Jenson Brooksby has been granted a reprieve from the ITIA and will be...
Chris Oddo
February 15, 2024
Maria Sakkari and longtime coach Tom Hill end six-year partnership
The Greek ended her productive partnership with longtime coach Tom Hill after six...
Chris Oddo
February 15, 2024
Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki granted Indian Wells wild cards
The BNP Paribas Open has awarded wild cards to Venus Williams and Caroline...
Chris Oddo
February 14, 2024
Nadal to miss Doha, targeting Indian Wells return
Rafael Nadal is still not 100 percent fit, and unlikely to play in...
Chris Oddo
February 14, 2024
Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon legend: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2024 Indian Wells wildcard
Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist....
Chris Oddo
February 5, 2024
“Tennis like never before”: Everything you want to know about UTS – updated ahead of UTS Oslo 2024
The UTS Tour will be back for 2024. Find out more about the...
Chris Oddo