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

Stefanos Tsitsipas, UTS, 2020
March 9, 2021

UTS back in 2021 with a “Masters” and a new league, at least three Top 20 present in April

UTS is officially back, with a fourth edition which will launch its 2021...
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Dominic Thiem Roland Garros
March 9, 2021

Thiem’s dream: topple Nadal at Roland-Garros, this year or any year

Clay court season hasn't even started yet, but it's clear that Dominic Thiem...
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March 9, 2021

No pressure, but a lot of fire: Sinner overcomes Barrere to advance in Marseille

Jannik Sinner endured a roller coaster ride - and showed his emotions -...
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Cerundolo brothers
March 8, 2021

Brotherly love: these siblings live their dreams on the ATP Tour together

Francisco and Juan Manuel Cerundolo are next in a long line of siblings...
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Novak_Djokovic_Open_Australie 2021
March 7, 2021

Novak Djokovic is ready to roll: World No 1 will play Miami next

The world No 1 is resting up and plans to return to the...
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Kei_Nishikori_Rotterdam_2019
March 4, 2021

Serve to survive: Nishikori alters service motion to preserve shoulder, career

Kei Nishikori opens up about how he altered his service motion to preserve...
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Kim Clijsters
March 4, 2021

Comeback, part II – Clijsters takes wild cards into Miami and Charleston

Kim Clijsters is ready to begin her comeback again. The Belgian has accepted...
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Andy Murray Rotterdam 2021
March 4, 2021

Undeterred, Andy Murray believes his difficult loss to Rublev can “help a lot” 

Frustrated with mistakes and opportunities let slip, a hopeful Andy Murray still feels...
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Alex de Minaur
March 3, 2021

Oxygen, please! inside De Minaur and Millman’s lung-busting 44-stroke rally at Rotterdam

John Millman and Alex de Minaur pushed each other to the brink of...
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Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Cordoba 2021
March 3, 2021

Juan Manuel Cerundolo meets his match in Buenos Aires

Juan Manuel Cerundolo had his winning streak snapped at five, as he suffered...
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Iga Swiatek celebrates her Adelaide International win
March 1, 2021

On the rise: Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff hit career-high rankings

Iga Swiatek cracks a new career-high ranking thanks to her title in Adelaide,...
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Federer - Millman - Australian Open 2020
March 1, 2021

In pictures: the 10 richest tennis players of 2020

Money is big at the top of tennis. And these are the 10...
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Cerundolo, Cordoba 2021
March 1, 2021

Dynamic debutant: World No 335 Juan Manuel Cerundolo storms to Cordoba title

Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas to become the first player to...
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Juan Manuel Cerundolo Cordoba Open
February 28, 2021

Slice of history: 19-year-old Juan Manuel Cerundolo reaches Cordoba final on ATP debut

Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina became the first player to reach a final...
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Coco_Gauff_Australian Open_2021
February 25, 2021

Comeback kid Coco Gauff battles past Rogers into Adelaide semis

Coco Gauff rallied from a set down to win her third consecutive three-setter...
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Lleyton Hewitt
February 25, 2021

Lleyton Hewitt celebrates Hall of Fame induction on his birthday

Legendary Aussie Lleyton Hewitt will be inducted into the International Hall of Fame...
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John Isner, Miami 2019
February 25, 2021

John Isner reacts to Miami prize money cut: “ATP is a broken system”

Reacting to news of significant prize money reductions at the 2021 Miami Open,...
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Coco Gauff 2020
February 24, 2021

Coco Gauff powers past Petra Martic and into Adelaide quarter-finals

The 16-year-old American produced a determined effort to take down sixth-seeded Petra Martic...
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Nadal toni
February 24, 2021

Toni Nadal: Medvedev lacked poise vs. Djokovic in Australian Open final

Toni Nadal, longtime coach of Rafael Nadal, had some harsh criticism of Daniil...
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Coco_Gauff_Australian Open_2021
February 23, 2021

Coco Gauff battles past Jasmine Paolini in Adelaide

16-year-old Coco Gauff rallied past Italy's Jasmine Paolini in a tense three-setter on...
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Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open, 2021
February 23, 2021

Medvedev, Karatsev, Osaka – Australian Open performance leads to rankings milestones

Daniil Medvedev and Aslan Karatsev are celebrating rankings milestones on the day after...
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