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
July 2, 2023
Kyrgios Pulls out of Wimbledon with torn ligament in wrist
The Aussie encountered more physical problems during his Wimbledon warmup and has been...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2023
Here’s how Novak Djokovic can take back the No 1 ranking at Wimbledon
The ATP's No 1 ranking is up for grabs once again at Wimbledon....
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2023
“The confidence grew up a lot” – After Queen’s Club breakthrough, Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon expectations are sky high
After a perfect grass-court warmup in London, confident world No 1 Alcaraz sets...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2023
“My body was crying out for some sort of rest” – Kyrgios opens up on brutal period and Wimbledon hopes
He felt like he was ready to win a Grand Slam when 2023...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2023
“She looks like she’s coming to terms with grass” – Swiatek a solid pick for breakout Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek has lagged behind on the grass - and at Wimbledon -...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2023
“The debate is closed” – Why Djokovic stands above his Big Three Rivals
In the latest episode of Match Points, Marion Bartoli and Simon Cambers said...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2023
Love, grit, fight – Coco Gauff on why Venus Williams inspires her
Coco Gauff wasn't even born when Venus Williams made her Wimbledon debut 26...
Chris Oddo
July 2, 2023
“I don’t know how he does it” – Djokovic never ceases to amaze, says Daniil Medvedev
Praise for Novak Djokovic, who he calls the greatest, and hope for his...
Chris Oddo
July 1, 2023
What historical milestones will be notched at Wimbledon this year?
This year's championships could mark a pivot point in the history of our...
Chris Oddo
June 20, 2023
Estonia, world No 2, WTA Finals, injury – Everything you always wanted to know about Anett Kontaveit (but never had time to find out) – updated after retirement announcement
Anett Kontaveit is the best Estonian player in the history of tennis, and...
Chris Oddo
May 20, 2023
“I really hope that I give a tiny, small light” – Every Kalinina victory in Rome is a victory for Ukraine
Anhelina Kalinina hopes that her tremendous performance in Rome helps to bring a...
Chris Oddo
May 19, 2023
Surging Rybakina blasts past Ostapenko into Rome final
Elena Rybakina won against Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4 on Friday evening and will...
Chris Oddo
May 19, 2023
Halep faces additional anti-doping charge related to biological passport and complains about “harassment”
Already provisionally suspended for a break of anti-doping protocols, Simona Halep now faces...
Chris Oddo
May 8, 2023
ATP rankings: Carlos Alcaraz set to return to No 1, Struff surges to career-high
Carlos Alcaraz is set to retake the ATP's No 1 ranking for the...
Chris Oddo
May 8, 2023
Djokovic returns, Alcaraz and Rune ready to debut – a look at the men’s draw in Rome
The draw is set for this week's Masters 1000 in Rome. See what...
Chris Oddo
May 8, 2023
WTA rankings – Sabalenka closes the gap, Raducanu drops out of the top 100
Aryna Sabalenka is slowly but surely closing the gap between herself and Iga...
Chris Oddo
May 6, 2023
Alcaraz turns 20 – here are 20 stats to celebrate the Spaniard’s mind-blowing teen years
Today we celebrate the 20th birthday of Carlos Alcaraz with 20 stats that...
Chris Oddo
May 5, 2023
“It’s become unbearable” – Amanda Anisimova will take a mental health break from tennis
The 21-year-old, a former world No 21 and Roland-Garros semi-finalist, will take an...
Chris Oddo
May 5, 2023
Alcaraz 2023 vs Alcaraz 2022 – Spaniard says concentration and focus make him better than before
Why is Carlos Alcaraz a better player ion 2023 than he was last...
Chris Oddo
May 5, 2023
Nadal will not play Rome
The Spaniard will miss next week's Masters 1000 event in Rome, where he...
Chris Oddo
May 4, 2023
Alcaraz’s wish – to be “one of the best tennis players in history”
Just two days shy of his 20th birthday the ambitious Spaniard tells reporters...
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