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.

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Iga Swiatek Wimbledon 2022
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...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon 2022
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...
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John Iner and Andy Murray, Wimbledon 2022
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,...
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Lesia Tsurenko
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...
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Caroline Garcia, Wimbledon 2022
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...
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Ugo Humbert
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...
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Serena Williams Wimbledon 2022
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...
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Alizé Cornet
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...
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Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2022
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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Emma Raducanu Wimbledon 2022
June 27, 2022

Emma brings it home – British No 1 tops Van Uytvanck in Centre Court debut

Emma Raducanu passed a difficult test with flying colours on her Centre Court...
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Wimbledon 2022
June 27, 2022

“I don’t know how I won” – No.7 seed Hurkacz sent packing by Davidovich Fokina

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina knocked off seventh-seeded Hubert Hurkacz in a dramatic five-set battle...
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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2022© AI / Reuters / Panoramic
June 27, 2022

Defending champion Djokovic pushed by Kwon before advancing at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic edged Soonwoo Kwon in four sets on Centre Court on Monday,...
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Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal.
June 22, 2022

Calendar Slam ‘realistic goal’ says Carlos Moya, coach of Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya believes that his charge can achieve the elusive...
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Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur
June 22, 2022

Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur score another win in Eastbourne

Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur powered into the semi-finals at Eastbourne, and the...
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Chris Evert and Mary Carillo
June 22, 2022

“My sister’s death saved my life” – Chris Evert

Chris Evert opened up about her struggle with ovarian cancer with Mary Carillo,...
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Qinwen Zheng
June 12, 2022

WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging

China's Zheng Qinwen will make her top-50 debut, while Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia...
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Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev at the 2021 U.S. Open
June 12, 2022

ATP rankings: Medvedev back to No 1, Djokovic slips to No 3

There is upheaval at the top of the ATP rankings this week, as...
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Matteo Berrettini Stuttgart 2022
June 12, 2022

Berrettini takes inspiration from – and defeats – Murray in Stuttgart final

Playing in his first event since Indian Wells, Matteo Berrettini claimed the title...
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Beatriz Haddad Maia Nottingham 2022
June 12, 2022

Haddad Maia stops Riske at Nottingham for maiden title

26-year-old Beatriz Haddad Maia claimed her maiden title and became the first Brazilian...
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Tim Van Rijthoven 's-Hertogenbosch
June 12, 2022

World No 205 Van Rijthoven stuns Medvedev for ‘s-Hertogenbosh title

Dutchman Tim Van Rijthoven completed a dream week at the Libema Open by...
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Ekaterina Alexandrova 's-Hertogenbosch
June 12, 2022

Alexandrova thumps Sabalenka in ‘s-Hertogenbosch for first grass title

Ekaterina Alexandrova raced past Aryna Sabalenka, winning the final nine games to claim...
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