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
August 7, 2021
Revitalized Nishikori is into first semi-final since 2019: “It’s been two years since I felt like this”
Kei Nishikori is back in the zone on the North American hard courts,...
Chris Oddo
August 7, 2021
Revamped serve, doubles and hard work: Jannik Sinner is working hard to regain his form this summer
Jannik Sinner's is constantly searching for ways to become the best player he...
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August 7, 2021
20-year-old American Jenson Brooksby has been a revelation at Citi Open, and Andy Murray is on his bandwagon
Outside of the top-300 at the start of the season, red-hot Jenson Brooksby...
Chris Oddo
August 6, 2021
“Best news possible” – Despite loss to Harris at Citi Open, Nadal is pleased about the status of his injured foot
It was a difficult loss for Rafael Nadal on Thursday night at the...
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August 6, 2021
Lloyd Harris stuns Rafael Nadal at Citi Open
Lloyd Harris battled past Rafael Nadal in three sets to earn his best...
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August 6, 2021
American wild card Jenson Brooksby, ranked 130, stuns Felix Auger-Aliassime at Citi Open
American wild card Jenson Brooksby stunned No 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4,...
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August 5, 2021
Jannik Sinner tops Sebastian Korda in highly anticipated Citi Open clash
Jannik Sinner rallied from a double break down in the second set to...
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August 5, 2021
Zverev, Berrettini, Carreno Busta and Raonic – like Federer – pull out of National Bank Open in Toronto
Four top players have withdrawn from the National Bank Open in Toronto, joining...
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August 5, 2021
Rafael Nadal survives despite persisting foot pain, defeating Jack Sock in third-set tiebreak
Rafael Nadal opened his North American hard court swing with a dramatic three-set...
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August 5, 2021
Brandon Nakashima’s rapid rise over three weeks shows he’s ready to become a factor on the ATP tour
20-year-old Brandon Nakashima is making a big impression on tour this summer with...
Chris Oddo
August 5, 2021
Jannik Sinner snaps four-match losing streak and sets Korda clash at Citi Open in D.C.
Italy's Jannik Sinner is back in the winner's circle. The 19-year-old pushed past...
Chris Oddo
August 4, 2021
Disappointed Kyrgios knocked out of Citi Open: “My head’s in the shed”
After a flat performance in a first-round loss to Mackenzie McDonald, Nick Kyrgios...
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August 4, 2021
Nadal’s D.C. debut vs. Sock : Citi Open order of play for Wednesday August 4
Rafael Nadal is set to make his Citi Open debut in Washington, D.C....
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August 4, 2021
Auger-Aliassime rebounds to defeat Andreas Seppi at Washington, D.C.
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied for a three-set victory over Andreas Seppi to reach...
Chris Oddo
August 4, 2021
Osaka, Swiatek and Kenin withdraw from Montreal
Three big names have pulled out of next week's National Bank Open in...
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August 3, 2021
Nishikori flies through opening round victory over Querrey at Washington, D.C.
2015 champion Kei Nishikori rolled past Sam Querrey to reach the second round...
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August 3, 2021
10 tennis stories that matter you might have missed while watching the Tokyo Olympics
As the medals were handed out in Tokyo, the tennis world created another...
Chris Oddo
August 2, 2021
Nick Kyrgios hints at retirement: “I feel strange about my career at the moment”
Nick Kyrgios hasn't played a lot of tennis since the pandemic started, and...
Chris Oddo
August 2, 2021
Nadal ready to compete again : excitement rising in Washington
As Rafael Nadal prepares to open his North American hard court swing at...
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August 2, 2021
Six-pack and sweet 16: Isner continues Atlanta dominance
John Isner continued his remarkable form in his home state of Georgia, capturing...
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July 28, 2021
Daniil Medvedev closes in on the medal round in Tokyo, defeating Fabio Fognini in three sets
Daniil Medvedev battled through extreme heat and a pesky Fabio Fognini to take...
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