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

Ugo Humbert, Rolex Paris Masters 2018
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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Swiatek no grass 2024
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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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2024 | © Action Plus / Panoramic
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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Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2024 | © Action Plus / Panoramic
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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Ben Shelton 2024 Wimbledon | Action Plus / Panoramic
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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Daniil Medvedev, Wimbledon 2024
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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Zverev Wimbledon 2024
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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Roger Federer, Wimbledon 2023
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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Carlos Alcaraz
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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Frances Tiafoe Wimbledon 2024 | Imago / Panoramic
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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Grigor Dimitrov, Queen's, 2023
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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Tommy Paul
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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Jasmine Paolini
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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Andy Murray Wimbledon 2024 | Action Plus / Panoramic
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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Djokovic return Wimbledon 2024
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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Rybakina, Wimbledon, 2023
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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Swiatek no grass 2024
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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Danielle Collins Charleston semi 2024 (1)
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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Novak Djokovic - Wimbledon 2024
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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Coco Gauff, 2020 Australian Open
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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