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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Tennis Majors
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,...
Chris Oddo
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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