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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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