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

Kei Nishikori Citi Open
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,...
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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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Jenson Brooksby
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...
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Rafael Nadal, Washington 2021
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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Lloyd Harris, Anvers 2020
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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Jenson Brooksby
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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Jannik Sinner - Washington 2021
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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Alexander Zverev, Jeux olympiques de Tokyo 2020
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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Rafael Nadal, Washington 2021
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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Brandon Nakashima
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...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami 2021
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...
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NICK KYRGIOS hits a backhand during his match at the Rock Creek Tennis Center, Washington.
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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Rafael Nadal Citi Open 2021
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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Felix Auger-Aliassime, Melbourne, 2021
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...
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Ariake Tennis Park - Tokyo, Japan - July 25, 2021. Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after winning her first round match against Zheng Saisai of China
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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Kei Nishikori
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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Nick Kyrgios - Melbourne 2021
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...
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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...
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Rafael Nadal Citi Open 2021
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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John Isner Atlanta 2021
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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Daniil Medvedev Tokyo Olympics
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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