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

Zizou Bergs Antwerp 2020
October 23, 2020

From Zizou Bergs to Dominic Thiem: low-ranked players that came full circle

Belgium's Zizou Bergs nearly joined a short list of exceptional, improbable players on...
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Zizou Bergs Antwerp 2020
October 22, 2020

Screaming Zizou Bergs, on his biggest week ever: it’s just amazing!

Belgian wild card Zizou Bergs nearly created one of the biggest upsets of...
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Laslo Djere Kitzbuhel 2020
October 19, 2020

Sardegna ATP recap: Djere rains on Italy’s parade

Laslo Djere stormed to the title, Lorenzo Musetti raised more eyebrows, and Danilo...
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Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez, 2016 French Open doubles winners
October 17, 2020

10 questions about Feliciano Lopez – Roland-Garros, Marc Lopez, ‘Deliciano’

Spanish lefty extraordinaire, and one of the oldest players still active on the...
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Sam Querrey
October 15, 2020

Confirmed: Sam Querrey flees Russia after positive Covid-19 test

After testing positive for Covid-19, along with his wife and child, Sam Querrey...
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The GOAT debate : Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Rod Laver, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras
October 15, 2020

Nadal, Federer or so many : Who is the GOAT after Roland-Garros? 

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are tied on the all-time Grand Slam singles...
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Taylor Townsend 2019 US Open
October 14, 2020

American Taylor Townsend, 24, announces her pregnancy

24-year-old American Taylor Townsend has announced her pregnancy as well as her desire...
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Feliciano Lopez, UTS 2020
October 14, 2020

“El Torero” Returns – Feliciano Lopez joins UTS3 lineup

Feliciano Lopez has added his name to the field for this weekend's UTS3...
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Ilya Ivashka, Montpellier 2020
October 13, 2020

Nooo! Ivashka goes ballistic after he’s docked a game penalty for toilet break

After being penalised a full game for taking an approved toilet break in...
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Alex De Minaur
October 12, 2020

“The Demon” Alex de Minaur will headline UTS3 in Antwerp this weekend

For its third edition, Ultimate Tennis Showdown will feature 6 spectacular tennis players,...
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Rafael Nadal at the 2020 Roland-Garros
October 12, 2020

In pictures: What to remember from Nadal’s 100 victories at Roland-Garros

Vanquisher of Novak Djokovic this Sunday (6-0, 6-2, 7-5), Rafael Nadal achieved a...
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Fernando Verdasco - Spain
September 25, 2020

Fernando Verdasco “frustrated and outraged” about Roland-Garros Covid disqualification

Fernando Verdasco expressed his resentment over the fact that Roland-Garros disqualified him due...
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Roland-Garros, Suzanne-Lenglen court, 2020
September 25, 2020

Roland-Garros confirms maximum 1,000 fans allowed in each day

Roland-Garros confirmed on Friday that no more than 1,000 fans will be allowed...
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Denis Shapovalov, Rome 2020
September 25, 2020

Shapo v Stef, Serena v Vika: Roland-Garros, 2020 as we dream it

The Roland-Garros draws were unveiled on Thursday and we're already starting to imagine...
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Damir Dzumhur Adria Tour 2020
September 23, 2020

Distraught Dzumhur and Popovic threatening legal recourse against FFT

After being disqualified from Roland-Garros qualifying, Damir Dzumhur and his coach Petar Popovic...
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Victoria Azarenka, Rome 2020
September 18, 2020

Inside Victoria Azarenka’s Rome bread basket

Victoria Azarenka sailed past Sofia Kenin on Thursday in Rome, producing the 10th...
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Naomi Osaka, 2020 US Open 2020
September 18, 2020

US Open champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Roland-Garros

Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka has announced that she will not play...
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Stan Wawrinka, Rome 2017
September 15, 2020

Italian qualifier Musetti stuns Wawrinka at Rome Masters

Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome ... Musetti d. Wawrinka 6-0, 7-6(2) Key info: 18-year-old...
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US Open 2020, Tennis Majors Lists
August 31, 2020

Pandemic, dark horses, new champions… The 2020 US Open in 10 questions

On day the main draw commences in New York, we are here to...
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Milos Raonic - ATP World Tour Australian Open
August 30, 2020

10 questions about Milos Raonic – Missile, Art Connoiseur, McEnroe

What does Milos Raonic like to do for fun and what's his best...
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Milos Raonic and Novak Djokovic after 2020 Southern and Western final, New York, August 2020
August 30, 2020

Unbeaten Djokovic: ATP is wrong, players and tour can co-exist

Can the ATP and Novak Djokovic's Professional Tennis Players’ Association co-exist peacefully? The...
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