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 7, 2024
Dubai, France, Finals streak – Everything you always wanted to know about Ugo Humbert (but never had time to find out) – updated after Wimbledon 2024
Ugo Humbert became the new French No 1 in February 2024. Here are...
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July 7, 2024
“I know what I need to change, and I’ll do it” – Swiatek still determined to get better on grass
Grass court ended in a dissapointing loss for Iga Swiatek in 2024, but...
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July 6, 2024
Djokovic passes Popyrin test to set round of 16 clash with Rune at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic edged out Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Saturday...
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July 6, 2024
Putintseva stuns Swiatek, Jabeur also falls as Wimbledon women’s draw opens up
The top seed was sent packing by an inspired Yulia Putintseva on Day...
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July 6, 2024
No fear: Rising American Ben Shelton oozing confidece ahead of clash with top-seeded Sinner
Facing Jannik Sinner after spending over 10 hours on court in week one...
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July 6, 2024
Medvedev motors into second week at Wimbledon, finishing off Struff in two-day affair
Daniil Medvedev finished off Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the second week at Wimbledon...
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July 6, 2024
Zverev survives injury scare to remain undefeated against Norrie, reaches last 16 at Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (15) on Saturday afternoon. He'll...
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July 6, 2024
Federer on Alcaraz v Sinner, Djokovic’s knee and the next wave of men’s tennis
The Swiss maestro is making the rounds at Wimbledon this week, and giving...
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July 5, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz has solved tennis’ five-set riddle, but how?
Carlos Alcaraz is a ringer when it comes to playing fifth sets at...
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July 5, 2024
“I haven’t been happy playing” – Frances Tiafoe rediscovered his swagger at Wimbledon, and is hungry for a big summer in the U.S.
Frances Tiafoe didn't get the win on Friday at Wimbledon, but his experience...
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July 5, 2024
Dimitrov rifles past Monfils, makes Wimbledon’s round of 16
Grigor Dimitrov beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday and will face...
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July 5, 2024
Queen’s champion Tommy Paul is back in the round of 16 at Wimbledon
The American will play the winner of the match between Spaniard Roberto Bautista...
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July 5, 2024
Wimbledon: Paolini becomes first Italian woman to reach round of 16 in first three Slams of the season with victory over Andreescu
Jasmine Paolini won against Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Friday and will...
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July 4, 2024
“I want to play forever – but I can’t” – Wimbledon gives Andy Murray hero’s send-off after doubles loss
Andy Murray was given a hero's send-off after his doubles loss on Thursday...
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July 4, 2024
Djokovic still looking for that ‘freedom’ in his movement after two rounds at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic says he's still struggling with his surgically repaired right knee, but...
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July 4, 2024
Rybakina fights through the wind and Siegemund into third round at Wimbledon
Elena Rybakina defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 on Thursday evening. She'll play...
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July 4, 2024
“I don’t feel like I need to prove anything” – Swiatek stretches streak to 21 with win over Martic at Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek beat Petra Martic 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday evening and will play...
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July 4, 2024
Danielle Collins, playing last Wimbledon, reaches third round for the first time since ’19
Danielle Collins won against Dalma Galfi 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday evening and will...
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July 4, 2024
“Not really comfortable in my own skin” – Pushed by wild card Fearnley, Djokovic advances in four to reach third round
Novak Djokovic edged out Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 on Thursday afternoon...
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July 4, 2024
Wimbledon: Ailing Hurkacz retires, Fils through to third round at a major for the first time
Arthur Fils benefited from the abandonment of Hubert Hurkacz (7-6 (2), 6-4, 2-6,...
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July 4, 2024
US Open, teenage prodigy, activist: Everything you always wanted to know about Coco Gauff (but never had time to find out) – updated after Roland-Garros 2024
At 18 years old, American Coco Gauff has already become a household name...
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