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

Caroline Wozniacki Montreal | Zuma / Panoramic
August 8, 2023

“I felt the love” – Wozniacki reflects on the first match of her comeback

One match into her comeback, Caroline Wozniacki is feeling the love from fans...
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Yibing Wu, Dallas 2023
July 24, 2023

History for China, injuries, video games: Everything you always wanted to know about Wu Yibing (but never had time to find out) – updated with UTS Los Angeles win

Wu Yibing is the first Chinese player to ever claim an ATP title,...
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July 21, 2023

“I am growing up my level again” – Diego Schwartzman hopes UTS is a springboard to a strong hard court season

Slowly but surely, Diego Schwartzman is rebuilding his game and confidence. He hopes...
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Gael Monfils Stockholm Open 2023
July 21, 2023

“I was amazed by her strength” – Gael Monfils takes big inspiration from wife Elina Svitolina to California for UTS

Gael Monfils is healthy - and inspired - as he prepares to kick...
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Nick Kyrgios pose
July 20, 2023

Nick Kyrgios will coach Frances Tiafoe at UTS

New role, unlocked... Aussie Nick Kyrgios will coach Frances Tiafoe at this weekend's...
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Djokovic and Alcaraz Wimbledon final 2023 | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
July 17, 2023

“Before the match, I thought I can’t beat Novak” – how Carlos Alcaraz changed his own mind with stunning Wimbledon win

He wasn't sure of his powers heading into the Wimbledon final, but Carlos...
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Djokovic and Alcaraz 2023 Wimbledon | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
July 17, 2023

“I hope we get to play in US Open” – Djokovic, on why his budding rivalry with Alcaraz is good for tennis

Novak Djokovic wants another shot at Carlos Alcaraz at this year's US Open....
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Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023 | Alberto Pezzali/AP/SIPA
July 17, 2023

“I thought I’ll have trouble with you only on clay and maybe hard court – not on grass – now it’s a different story,” Djokovic tells Alcaraz after Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic praised Carlos Alcaraz for swift - and unexpected - rise to...
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Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023
July 16, 2023

Alcaraz snaps Djokovic’s record tiebreak run at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's remarkable run of consecutive Grand Slam tiebreaks won...
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Ons Jaber 2023 Wimbledon | Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
July 13, 2023

“Maybe the old me would have lost” – Mentally tough Jabeur didn’t let 2022 heartbreak curtail her

When heartbreak hit Ons Jabeur in 2022, evolution was the solution she sought.
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Jabeur and Vondrousova Wimbledon 2023 | Panoramic
July 13, 2023

Jabeur vs Vondrousova: Key stats, quotes and tactics ahead of their Wimbledon final

And then there were two. Take a look at some of the key...
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Ons Jabeur Wimbledon 2023 | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
July 13, 2023

Five stats that define Ons Jabeur’s breathtaking run to the 2023 Wimbledon final

After falling one step shy of winning Wimbledon in 2023, Ons Jabeur is...
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Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023 | Action Plus / Panoramic
July 12, 2023

“I have to commit full to my game” – Rune laments chances not taken in Wimbledon loss to Alcaraz

Holger Rune takes the lessons from a positive grass-court season, even if he...
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Chris Eubanks 2023 Wimbledon | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
July 12, 2023

Eubanks hungry for more success after dream Wimbledon: “I want to continue to feel this feeling”

Now that his magical run at Wimbledon is over, American Chris Eubanks reflects...
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Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023 | Action Plus / Panoramic
July 12, 2023

“A dream since I started playing tennis” – pitch-perfect Alcaraz savours his latest Wimbledon triumph while looking ahead to Medvedev

Carlos Alcaraz stretched his grass-court winning streak to ten victories, but Wednesday's victory...
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Medvedev, US Open 2023
July 12, 2023

Clutch when it mattered: Medvedev ends Eubanks’ dream run to reach maiden Wimbledon semi-final

The Russian was up against it, trailing two sets to one, when he...
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Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2023 | Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic
July 11, 2023

“They want to win but it ain’t happening” – Novak Djokovic explains why he is thriving under pressure at Wimbledon

High on confidence, 23-time Grand Slam champion is sending messages to his challengers...
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Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon, 2023
July 11, 2023

“I’m much stronger” – At Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner preps for the toughest challenge in tennis against Djokovic

Jannik Sinner nearly did the unthinkable against Novak Djokovic in last year's Wimbledon...
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Novak Djokovic at 2023 Wimbledon
July 11, 2023

Djokovic marches closer to history, defeating Rublev to reach 12th Wimbledon semi-final

Novak Djokovic continued his quest for an 8th Wimbledon and 24th Grand Slam...
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Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune 2022
July 11, 2023

What Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz are saying about each other ahead of their historic Wimbledon clash

Two 20-year-olds will go head-to-head in a Wimbledon men's quarter-final for the first...
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Medvedev Wimbledon 2023 | Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
July 10, 2023

“He’s on fire again” – Medvedev looks ahead to Eubanks challenge

Daniil Medvedev is not taking his quarter-final clash with unheralded but en fuego...
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