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

Federer, Vancouver, 2023
September 29, 2023

Match Points: Laver Cup needs more Federer, and more top players

What does Laver Cup need to do to stay relevant in the crowded...
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September 29, 2023

Match Points: “If Djokovic has an edge on Alcaraz, it’s very slight”

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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Indian Wells 2023
September 29, 2023

Sinner on Alcaraz rivalry: “I think at the moment he’s still a better player”

Jannik Sinner says he still has a way to go before he can...
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Coco Gauff US Open 2023
September 28, 2023

“Multiple Grand Slam winner and world No 1, absolutely” – Marion Bartoli on Coco Gauff

In the latest episode of Match Points, our esteemed trio weighs in on...
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Holger Rune, Wimbledon, 2023
September 28, 2023

Holger Rune is back at “100 percent” ahead of China Open debut

Winless since July, Holger Rune is back in good health and eager to...
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Djokovic Ryder Cup 2023 | Imago / Panoramic
September 28, 2023

Two-sport phenom? Djokovic trades in racquet for driver at Ryder Cup

Novak Djokovic showed off a different type of grass game on Wednesday, as...
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Shelton and Auger-Aliassime Laver Cup Zuma / Panoramic
September 25, 2023

“You get to enjoy it a lot more” – Laver Cup’s team element creates electricity for players and fans

In the nomadic world of professional tennis, players frequently find themselves on an...
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Sofia Kenin at the 2023 US Open
September 25, 2023

WTA rankings: Sakkari, Kenin, Wang Xiyu rising, Dolehide top 50 debut

Several players made the most of their time in Guadalajara, and their rankings...
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Maria Sakkari, Guadalajara 2023
September 24, 2023

“They gave me strength” – how Sakkari used haters for fuel as she went from distraught to dominant after US Open disappointment

After notching her biggest career title, Maria Sakkari talks about what kept her...
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Auger-Aliassime, Laver Cup 2023
September 24, 2023

Shelton, Auger-Aliassime inspire each other at Laver Cup

Ben Shelton and Felix Auger-Aliassime are enjoying each other's company, and learning from...
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Grigor Dimitrov at the 2021 US Open
September 24, 2023

“It not only motivates me to play well, but to develop more” – Dimitrov on reaching the 400-win mark

After becoming the 11th active player to reach the 400-win mark, Grigor Dimitrov...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime and Ben Shelton Laver Cup Doubles
September 24, 2023

Auger-Aliassime, Shelton put Team World on the brink of victory at Laver Cup

Ben Shelton and Felix Auger-Aliassime rolled past Gael Monfils and Hubert Hurkacz to...
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Frances Tiafoe, Laver Cup 2022, day 3
September 24, 2023

“I want to put on a show for you guys” – Tiafoe hammers Hurkacz to expand Team World’s lead

Frances Tiafoe put forth a flawless performance to defeat Hubert Hurkacz in straights...
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Maria Sakkari, Guadalajara 2023
September 24, 2023

Maria Sakkari breaks through for maiden 1000 title in Guadalajara, 1603 days after her first WTA title

The Greek defeated unseeded American Caroline Dolehide at Guadalajara for her biggest career...
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Elena Rybakina, Roland-Garros 2023
September 24, 2023

Rybakina irked after losing her bye in Tokyo

After not receiving a bye at Tokyo, Elena Rybakina expressed frustration with the...
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Felix Auger Aliassime
September 23, 2023

“Just trying to stand up for myself”- Auger-Aliassime explains his side of on-court drama with Monfils at Laver Cup

After a bizarre on-court moment with Gael Monfils in Laver Cup, Felix Auger-Aliassime...
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Laver Cup 2023, Team Europe
September 23, 2023

Team World goes undefeated on Day 1 of Laver Cup, as Tiafoe and Paul defeat Rublev and Fils

Team World completed the shutout over Team Europe, as Frances Tiafoe and Tommy...
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Felix Auger-Aliassime
September 23, 2023

Auger-Aliassime wins heated battle over Monfils, giving Team World 3-0 lead at Laver Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gael Monfils had some heated moments during their Laver Cup...
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Ben Shelton, US Open, 2023
September 23, 2023

“You could only hope to have a fighting spirit like him” – Ben Shelton, on how he takes inspiration from Nadal

When it comes to fighting spirit and professionalism, Ben Shelton says he has...
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Clara Tauson at 2023 Roland-Garros
September 21, 2023

After scary collapse in Guangzhou, Clara Tauson is recovering

Danish talent Clara Tauson had a scary incident in Guangzhou, and collapsed on...
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Emma Raducanu
September 21, 2023

“Next season I’ll be back” – Emma Raducanu announces plans to return to tour in 2024

Emma Raducanu reaffirmed her plans to return to the court in 2024. The...
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