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
January 14, 2022
Novak Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled again
Australian minister Alex Hawke has exercised his personal power to cancel Novak Djokovic's...
Chris Oddo
January 14, 2022
Alert: Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has been cancelled again, this time by Australian Minister Alex Hawked
After much speculation, Novak Djokovic's visa has been cancelled once again, by Australia's...
Chris Oddo
January 14, 2022
Breaking through – Rinderknech tops Moutet to reach first career final at Adelaide
France's Arthur Rinderknech reached his maiden ATP final at Adelaide, defeating Corentin Moutet...
Chris Oddo
January 14, 2022
Bageled in opener, Krejcikova saves seven match points to defeat Kontaveit at Sydney
After suffering a first set bagel at the hands of Anett Kontaveit, Barbora...
Chris Oddo
January 13, 2022
Djokovic and Nadal in same half; everything you need to know about the 2022 Australian Open men’s singles draw
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have been drawn into the same half of...
Chris Oddo
January 13, 2022
Full Australian Open 2022 men’s singles draw, featuring world No 1 Novak Djokovic
The Australian Open men's singles draw has been released - with world No...
Chris Oddo
January 13, 2022
Full 2022 Australian Open women’s singles draw
The Australian Open women's singles draw has been released, and features a potential...
Chris Oddo
January 13, 2022
Covid spike in Victoria forces Australian Open to limit spectatorship to half capacity
A recent spike in coronavirus infections has caused the Australian Open to limit...
Chris Oddo
November 20, 2021
Novak Djokovic “100 per cent” supports WTA CEO Steve Simon’s stance on Peng Shuai and China
The world No 1 spoke firmly and threw his support behind WTA CEO...
Chris Oddo
November 20, 2021
Australian Open confirms that players must be vaccinated against Covid-19 in 2022
Full vaccination will be required at the 2022 Australian for all players and...
Chris Oddo
November 20, 2021
Djokovic dominates Norrie, remains perfect in Turin ahead of Saturday’s semi-final showdown with Zverev
Novak Djokovic was ruthless in his takedown of Cameron Norrie on Friday at...
Chris Oddo
November 19, 2021
Alert: Djokovic wraps up group play undefeated with win over Norrie at ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic topped Cameron Norrie to remain undefeated at this year's ATP Finals...
Chris Oddo
November 19, 2021
Covid spike in Austria forces Davis Cup ties behind closed doors
Due to a lockdown in Austria, all ties in Innsbruck will have to...
Chris Oddo
November 19, 2021
“I don’t like to lose” – Medvedev explains why he struggled to win ‘dead’ ATP Finals tilt against Sinner
Playing a dead round robin match that lasted two and a half hours...
Chris Oddo
November 19, 2021
Medvedev stays unbeaten, saving two match points to stop Sinner at ATP Finals
Daniil Medvedev was pushed to the brink by Italian debutant Jannik Sinner on...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2021
Alert: Medvedev saves two match points to defeat Sinner at ATP Finals
Daniil Medvedev battled past Jannik Sinner in three sets to increase his run...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2021
History for Spain! Garbine Muguruza claims WTA Finals title in Guadalajara
Garbine Muguruza claimed her biggest title since 2017, defeating Anett Kontaveit to become...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2021
Proof that I’m in the best moment of my career – Muguruza feels she’s primed for more success after Guadalajara magic
Garbine Muguruza and her team have created a culture in which the Spaniard...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2021
Alert: Muguruza tops Kontaveit for WTA Finals title
Garbine Muguruza topped Anett Kontaveit in Guadalajara to claim the WTA Finals title...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2021
Krejcikova and Siniakova win WTA Finals doubles title, defeating Hsieh and Mertens
Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova defeated Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-Wei for their...
Chris Oddo
November 18, 2021
Ruud’s up and running: Norwegian tops Norrie for first win at Nitto ATP Finals
Casper Ruud picked up his first win at the ATP Finals, defeating Cameron...
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