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
February 22, 2021
Updating the GOAT debate after Djokovic’s latest triumph in Australia
Novak Djokovic has closed the Grand Slam gap and intensified the GOAT debate...
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February 21, 2021
In pictures: The 10 most successful Grand Slam players of the Open Era
Novak Djokovic won Sunday February 21, 2021's 9th Australian Open. He is now...
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February 20, 2021
Medvedev’s chess in Djokovic’s house – how their Australian Open final might play out
Daniil Medvedev has been labeled a chess master on the tennis court, but...
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February 18, 2021
Jennifer Brady tops Muchova to reach first career Grand Slam final at Australian Open
The unheralded American held her nerve as she came through a tense three-setter...
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February 18, 2021
Serena in tears: legend walks out of press conference without warning
Serena Williams broke down in tears and walked out of her press conference...
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February 18, 2021
Naomi Osaka ends Serena Williams’ quest for 24 to reach Australian Open final
Naomi Osaka stopped Serena Williams' quest for a 24th major title and stretched...
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February 16, 2021
With injury fears fading, Djokovic grinds past Zverev to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic battled past Alexander Zverev in four sets to book his spot...
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February 16, 2021
These mindblowing numbers tell the story of Aslan Karatsev’s improbable run at Australian Open
Russia's Aslan Karatsev has become the story of the 2021 Australian Open thanks...
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February 16, 2021
Serena Williams dispatches Simona Halep to set Australian Open semi-final with Naomi Osaka
The American legend continued her quest for a 24th major singles title, notching...
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February 15, 2021
Simona Halep – “You cannot compare Serena with all of us”
Simona Halep has the ultimate respect for legendary Serena Williams. But the Romanian...
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February 15, 2021
Red-hot Russians… Medvedev and Rublev’s confidence surging ahead of quarter-final clash
Russia's Daniil Medvedev wasted little time and energy as he dispatched Mackenzie McDonald...
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February 15, 2021
Jessica Pegula rises from the ashes of her setbacks to break new ground in Australia
Here career was sidetracked by injuries for many years but today Jessica Pegula...
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February 13, 2021
Barty through, Muchova topples Pliskova: Women’s 2021 Australian Open day 6
All you need to know about 2021 Australian Open Day 6 action, a...
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February 13, 2021
Nadal, Tsitsipas impress; Russians march on: Men’s 2021 Australian Open day 6
All you need to know about day 6 at the Australian Open, as...
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February 13, 2021
Medvedev’s coach left the stadium: “for sure it was a good thing to do”
Daniil Medvedev and Gilles Cervara weren't seeing eye to eye on Day 6,...
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February 13, 2021
31 Grand Slam titles between them: Day 7 of the Australian Open is going to be popcorn on the women’s side
Three must-see matchups on the lower half of the women’s singles draw will...
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February 11, 2021
Defending champion Kenin out, Barty through – Australian Open Day 4: women’s singles results and scores
Defending champion Sofia Kenin crashed out of the Australian Open on Thursday but...
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February 11, 2021
Tsitsipas holds off Kokkinakis; Nadal cruises – Day 4 at the Australian Open
All you need to know about 2021 Australian Open Day 4 action, with...
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February 11, 2021
Feliciano Lopez continues to crush father time with latest Grand Slam triumph
The 39-year-old Spaniard wasn't sure if he'd turn up to play this year...
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February 11, 2021
Ugo Humbert: “I’m not far from beating the very good players”
Ugo Humbert was a picture of dejection after falling to Nick Kyrgios in...
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February 9, 2021
Perfect Barty, Azarenka out, Egypt’s Sherif makes history – Women’s 2021 Australian Open day 2
Ash Barty kicked off her title bid with a double bagel at the...
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