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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Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai signs large-sized tennis balls at the opening ceremony of Fila Kids Junior Tennis Challenger Final in Beijing, China November 21, 2021
February 7, 2022

Peng interview with L’équipe changes nothing for WTA CEO Steve Simon

WTA CEO Steve Simon said in a statement that Peng Shuai's recent interview...
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Rafael_Nadal_A0_2022
January 31, 2022

Retirement not in the conversation after Nadal’s unexpected Australian Open triumph

Rafael Nadal made history in Melbourne by recording his 21st major title, and...
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Rafael Nadal, 2022, Melbourne
January 28, 2022

Nadal the most deserving of GOAT status among Big Three? Here’s what we found…

Making the GOAT case for King of Clay Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard deserves...
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Rafael Nadal, Melbourne, 2022
January 28, 2022

For Nadal, the road to Melbourne was harrowing, and the joy he now feels is sublime

Rafael Nadal fought back tears after his semi-final victory on Friday night in...
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Rafael Nadal Australian Open
January 28, 2022

Gunning for 21 – Nadal defeats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal pushed past Matteo Berrettini in four sets to reach his 29th...
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January 27, 2022

Efremova and Darderi beaten as Les Petits As loses two big attractions in round two

The Mondial Lacoste, the unofficial world championship for the under-14s, takes place in...
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Rafael Nadal 2022 Australian Open
January 25, 2022

Never say die – Nadal conquers fatigue and Shapovalov to reach Australian Open semi-final

Rafael Nadal nearly squandered a two sets to love lead but eventually powered...
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Madison Keys 2022 Australian Open
January 25, 2022

For Madison Keys, good vibes make the tennis thrive in Australia

After a dismal 2021 season that felt like "having a weight on her...
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Craig Tiley, Open d'Australie 2021
January 25, 2022

Australian Open changes course on #WhereIsPengShuai protests

A few days after stressing that they prohibited any type of political statements...
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January 25, 2022

Perfect 10 – Keys rides the hot hand past Krejcikova and into Australian Open semi-finals

Madison Keys broke open a tight first set and raced past Barbora Krejcikova...
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Nadal 2022 Australian Open
January 23, 2022

Plot twist! – another of Rafael Nadal’s biggest obstacles gets picked off at the Australian Open

Rafael Nadal is now the highest-seeded player left in the top half of...
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Peng Shuai
January 23, 2022

Australian Open confiscated “Where is Peng Shuai?” banners, sparking a GoFundMe page with bigger aim

When a fan had his "Where is Peng Shuai?" banners and t-shirts confiscated,...
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Barbora Krejcikova 2022 Australian Open
January 23, 2022

Inspired Krejcikova tops Azarenka to set quarter-final clash with Keys at Australian Open

Barbora Krejcikova waltzed past Victoria Azarenka to claim a spot in her first...
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Madison Keys 2022 Australian Open
January 23, 2022

Keys to victory – American cruises past Badosa in jaw-dropping fashion

American Madison Keys produced inspiring tennis from start to finish as she raced...
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Matteo Berrettini Australian Open
January 21, 2022

Berrettini, bossing the biggest points, survives the comeback bid of talented teen Alcaraz

The highly anticipated battle between Matteo Berrettini and Carlos Alcaraz lived up the...
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Gael Monfils 2022 Australian Open
January 21, 2022

Monfils catching fire in Melbourne – Frenchman primed to benefit from hole left in draw by Djokovic’s absence

Gael Monfils reached the round of 16 with a decisive win over Cristian...
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Paula Badosa
January 21, 2022

Badosa turning up the power to achieve greatest success at Australian Open

Paula Badosa is breaking new ground on hard courts thanks to a newfound...
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Victoria Azarenka 2022 Australian Open
January 21, 2022

Ruthless Victoria Azarenka reaches week two of Australian Open by dropping nine games in three matches

Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka has been invincible in her first three matches at...
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Novak Djokovic, Melbourne airport, 2022
January 16, 2022

End of the saga : Djokovic’s visa remains revoked and he will not participate in Australian Open

The latest appeal of Novak Djokovic to have his visa reinstated has been...
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Novak Djokovic
January 16, 2022

Australian Open Day 1 schedule, featuring Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena

The schedule for Day 1 of the 2022 Australian Open features Novak Djokovic...
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Rafael Nadal, Melbourne 2022
January 15, 2022

‘No one is bigger than the tournament’ – focus on the tennis, urge players ahead of Australian Open

The show must go on. Giving reporters a dose of perspective, Rafael Nadal...
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