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 6, 2022
“Now he’s a man” – Facundo Lugones, coach of Cameron Norrie, details the Brit’s insane workout regimen
Cameron Norrie's coach, Facundo Lugones, explains the dedication of his charge in no...
Chris Oddo
July 5, 2022
“I will change her Pampers” – Wimbledon semis are a great achievement, but Tatjana Maria is most proud of motherhood
Germany's Tatjana Maria is inspiring working mothers everywhere with her breakout performance at...
Chris Oddo
July 5, 2022
Five sets and one single-minded miracle man – Djokovic has a knack for rising from the ashes
Novak Djokovic used every tool he had at his disposal to rally from...
Chris Oddo
July 4, 2022
“There was a time where I was having to be forced out of a pub at 4 A.M. to play Nadal” – older, wiser Nick Kyrgios has eyes on Wimbledon’s prize
Older and... wiser? Nick Kyrgios is certainly not a saint, but he is...
Chris Oddo
July 3, 2022
A fitting tribute to Centre-Court: Sinner and Alcaraz clash gives fans a glimpse into Wimbledon’s future
On a day that showcased Centre Court's glorious past, tennis fans were treated...
Chris Oddo
July 3, 2022
“Doesn’t matter how old you are, or how many kids you have” – Tatjana Maria, mother of two, relishing Wimbledon revival
All in the family for Germany's Tatjana Maria. A win for the 34-year-old...
Chris Oddo
July 3, 2022
Kyrgios frustrates – and dismantles – Tsitsipas in over-the-top, manic battle at Wimbledon
In a wild, frothy battle, Nick Kyrgios got under Stefanos' Tsitsipas skin and...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2022
Rising Anisimova – “I’m just here for the journey”
20-year-old American Amanda Anisimova is fulfilling her promise is enjoying her first big...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2022
Swiatek’s streak is over! Cornet stuns the world No 1 at Wimbledon
Alize Cornet won against Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday evening, snapping the...
Chris Oddo
July 1, 2022
A familiar foe stands between Coco Gauff and week 2 at Wimbledon: Amanda Anisimova
Coco Gauff hopes to take part in Wimbledon's second week for the third...
Chris Oddo
July 1, 2022
‘Not gonna lie, grass is tricky’ – Iga Swiatek keeps winning despite trepidation at Wimbledon
The Pole is still winning, but doesn't look as dominant on grass as...
Chris Oddo
June 30, 2022
“It’s important for me to accept that things are not perfect” – Nadal embracing the process after two Wimbledon wins
It's not perfect on the court, but on paper Rafael Nadal's 16-0 record...
Chris Oddo
June 30, 2022
37 on the trot – Iga Swiatek ties Martina Hingis for longest WTA win streak since ’97
The world No.1 struggled early but settled down in the third set to...
Chris Oddo
June 30, 2022
What you need to know about the third round match between Kyrgios and Tsitsipas at Wimbledon
The heavily anticipated third-round clash between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas has come...
Chris Oddo
June 29, 2022
“I could have had a good run here” – Murray falls to Isner on brutal day for British tennis
John Isner served his way past two-time champion Andy Murray on Centre Court,...
Chris Oddo
June 29, 2022
A rare ray of sunshine for Lesia Tsurenko, who details the horrors of war in Ukraine after victory
Lest we forget the heartbreaking and brutal details of the war, we have...
Chris Oddo
June 29, 2022
“Sorry for the buzzkill” – Garcia dashes home hopes with brilliant win over Raducanu
The Frenchwoman rides into the third round at Wimbledon for the first time...
Chris Oddo
June 29, 2022
Suddenly surging Ugo Humbert takes out third-seeded Casper Ruud
France's Ugo Humbert sailed past third-seeded Casper Ruud to reach the third round...
Chris Oddo
June 29, 2022
End of the road? 115th-ranked Harmony Tan ends Serena Williams’ comeback bid at Wimbledon
The seven-time Wimbledon champion couldn't come through a battle of attrition on Centre...
Chris Oddo
June 28, 2022
Cornet against protocols: “There was an epidemic of Covid-19 at Roland-Garros and nobody talked about it”
Covid has hit Wimbledon hard in the first two days. France's Alizé Cornet...
Chris Oddo
June 27, 2022
“I will improve” – Alcaraz not feeling pressure as he learns to play on the grass
With just three grass-court matches under his belt, Carlos Alcaraz knows he has...
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