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

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Laver Cup 2022
September 24, 2022

“An important part of my life is leaving too” – Nadal and tennis react to Federer’s last dance

Roger Federer's retirement has hit the tennis world hard. Rafael Nadal is all...
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Andy Murray 2022 Laver Cup
September 24, 2022

“These are some of the best minds ever in the game” – Andy Murray on playing with the Big Three and Borg backing him at Laver Cup

What's it like having Novak Djokovic offering you tactical advice during a Laver...
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Federer and Nadal and Tsitsipas Laver Cup 2022
September 23, 2022

“This is the ultimate” – Tsitsipas moved, honoured to be playing a role in historic day for Federer and Laver Cup

After opening accounts at the 2022 Laver Cup, Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up on...
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Testing Equipment #14
September 19, 2022

Testing equipment #14: The best racquets to create heavy spin (like Rafael Nadal)

In this edition of "Testing Equipment" Seb Proisy shares tips on how to...
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Chris Oddo
Roger Federer / Eye of the Coach © Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic / Tennis Majors
September 16, 2022

Eye of the Coach #66: “Nobody has ever played tennis like Roger Federer, nobody ever will again”

In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou breaks down...
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Patrick Mouratoglou
Alcaraz and Ferrero US Open 2022
September 12, 2022

Juan Carlos Ferrero – “Carlos Alcaraz was born for the big occasions”

Like many tennis "aficionados" who witnessed Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's epic in...
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Alcaraz US Open 2022
September 12, 2022

“Of course I’m hungry for more” – Alcaraz plans extended stay atop ATP rankings

At 19 Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player to ever hold the ATP's...
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Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2022
September 10, 2022

“I never played a guy who moves as well as him” – Tiafoe praises Alcaraz after defeat

Frances Tiafoe has high praise for teenager Carlos Alcaraz after falling to the...
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Frances Tiafoe, US Open 2022
September 10, 2022

Tiafoe: “I can play with the best obviously, and I’m capable of winning Grand Slams”

After a five-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semis, Frances...
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Casper Ruud, US Open 2022
September 10, 2022

“What’s most fair is if we both reach the final” – Ruud not shying away from Alcaraz as battle for No 1 looms at US Open

Casper Ruud is not shying away from a battle from No 1 -...
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Nick Kyrgios, US Open 2022
September 5, 2022

Kyrgios – “Three more matches, potentially, then we never have to play tennis again” 

Nearing the end of his most successful year on tour, Nick Kyrgios has...
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Chris Oddo
Daniil Medvedev 2022 US Open
September 5, 2022

Medvedev to lose No 1 spot – either Nadal, Alcaraz or Ruud will be top after US Open

The No 1 ranking is within Rafael Nadal's grasp once again. Here's what...
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Corentin Moutet, 2022
September 4, 2022

Moutet : “I’m trying to become a lucky winner, not a lucky loser”

Corentin Moutet, first lucky loser to ever reach the US Open last 16,...
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Coco Gauff, US Open 2022
September 3, 2022

“I always root for him, no matter who he’s playing” – Coco Gauff shares her reasons for Kyrgios fandom

The 18-year-old American says she's rooting for Nick Kyrgios in New York, and...
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Medvedev US Open 2022
September 3, 2022

“Great for him and great for tennis” Medvedev surprised and impressed by Kyrgios’ 2022 revival

Having already suffered a loss to Nick Kyrgios this summer, Daniil Medvedev knows...
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Nick Kyrgios 2022 US Open
September 3, 2022

“I always carry this chip on my shoulder” Kyrgios wants to prove his big stage chops again against Medvedev

The Aussie is beyond excited for another chance to prove the haters wrong...
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Chris Oddo
Serena Williams, US Open 2022
September 2, 2022

“I am just Serena”: the legend said goodbye, the champion woke up

Beating the world No 2 changes all of Serena Williams' US Open prospects
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Cédric Rouquette
Linda Fruhvirtova, 2022
September 1, 2022

A glimpse of the future in New York as Linda Fruhvirtova puts new sister act on the map

Remember the name, the tournament and the year. The 2022 US Open marks...
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Chris Oddo
Jack Draper at the 2022 National Bank Open in Montreal
September 1, 2022

“I’ve known my tennis ability has been good for a long time now” – Brit Jack Draper growing in confidence on the Grand Slam stage

In just his third Grand Slam main draw, Great Britain's Jack Draper strutting...
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Serena Williams 2022 US Open
September 1, 2022

“I never get to play like this, with nothing to lose, since 1998” – Serena embracing the underdog role at US Open

Serena Williams an underdog? The American icon believes it, and she's making it...
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Naomi Osaka US Open 2022
August 31, 2022

“I’m beginning to feel like I can’t hit the shots that I know I can” – Osaka low on confidence after tricky Grand Slam season

Confidence wavered as injuries hindered Naomi Osaka's 2022 Grand Slam season.
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