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

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his second round match at the Dubai Tennis Championships
August 25, 2022

Djokovic withdraws from the US Open and his Grand Slam season is over

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2022 US Open due to the fact...
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Serena Williams at the 2022 Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati
August 25, 2022

Serena’s last dance, popcorn first-rounders, Swiatek’s path – what you need to know about the US Open women’s singles draw

The women's singles draw at the US Open has produced several mouthwatering week...
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Serena Williams and Chris Evert
August 25, 2022

“She’s never set any limits in tennis or in life” – Chris Evert blown away by Serena Williams’ fearlessness

Chris Evert says that Serena Williams fearlessness is the quality that has most...
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Petra Kvitova
August 25, 2022

Another Wimbledon success – Petra Kvitova reveals engagement to Jiri Vanek

The Czech star has created another stunning Wimbledon memory to cherish.
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Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, 2019
August 24, 2022

Two-time Slam champion Azarenka dropped from “Tennis Plays for Peace” Exhibition

Victoria Azarenka has been removed from the "Tennis Plays for Peace" roster though...
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Anqelique Kerber Australian Open
August 24, 2022

Angelique Kerber announces pregnancy as she withdraws from the US Open

The three-time champion is pregnant and will take some time away from the...
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Coco Gauff at the 2022 National Bank Open in Toronto
August 24, 2022

“I know one day I’ll hold the trophy there” – Coco Gauff believes in her US Open future

For Coco Gauff, evolution is part of the process. At just 18, she's...
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Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros 2022
August 23, 2022

Nadal leads ATP’s race for No 1 at US Open

When it comes to the ATP's No 1 ranking after the US Open,...
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Linda Noskova, Prague 2022
August 23, 2022

US Open qualifying: rising stars, legends – ten players to watch in the draw

Gilles Simon, Eugenie Bouchard and Fernando Verdasco are just a few of the...
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Caroline Garcia, Cincinnati 2022
August 22, 2022

WTA rankings: Garcia returns to top-20, Kvitova and Keys rise

Caroline Garcia is the biggest riser inside the WTA's top-100 this week, and...
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Borna Coric, Cincinnati 2022
August 22, 2022

ATP rankings: Coric jumps to 29, Tsitsipas back in top-5, Norrie hits high

Borna Coric's Cincinnati has propelled him 123 spots in the rankings and earned...
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Alexander Zverev, Roland-Garros 2022
August 22, 2022

Still not ready after ankle surgery, Alexander Zverev withdraws from the US Open

The German isn't quite healed from the ankle injury he suffered at Roland-Garros...
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Jack Draper Wimbledon 2022
August 15, 2022

ATP rankings: Draper pops, Kyrgios rocks, Carreno Busta to 14

Jack Draper is on the cusp of the top-50 after reaching his first...
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Beatriz Haddad Maia 2022 Toronto
August 15, 2022

WTA rankings report: top-20 debut for Haddad Maia, Halep rises to 6

Beatriz Haddad Maia and Simona Halep are two of the biggest risers in...
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Pablo Carreno Busta Montreal 2022
August 15, 2022

Sour year turned sweet – Carreno Busta comes to life to capture Montreal title

Pablo Carreno Busta took flight in Montreal and powered past Hubert Hurkacz to...
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Simona Halep Toronto 2022
August 14, 2022

Back on top – Halep notches biggest title of 2022, and a return to top-10

Simona Halep produced a vintage perormance, gutting out a three-set victory over surging...
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Rafael Nadal, Washington 2021
August 13, 2022

Nadal’s path, Djokovic out, first-rounders to watch – what you need to know about the Cincinnati draw

Rafael Nadal is set to take a run at the No 1 ranking...
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Emma Raducanu, 2022
August 13, 2022

Serena v Raducanu – get ready for early excitement as Cincinnati draw is out!

The Serena Williams farewell tour continues in Cincinnati with a blockbuster first-rounder against...
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Nadal 2022
August 12, 2022

Race for ATP No 1 heats up again as Nadal arrives in Cincinnati

The No 1 ranking could go back to Rafael Nadal after Cincinnati. Here's...
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Casper Ruud Toronto 2022
August 11, 2022

Opportunity knocks for Ruud – and others – as seeds fall in Montreal

With four out of the top five seeds falling at the first hurdle...
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Serena Williams Toronto 2022
August 11, 2022

Serena Williams bids emotional farewell to Toronto after loss to Bencic

Serena Williams said the first of many goodbyes tonight in Toronto, after a...
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