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

Nick Kyrgios US Open withdrawal
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...
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Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon 2023 | Action Plus / Panoramic
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....
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Carlos Alcaraz, Queen's, 2023
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...
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Nick Kyrgios at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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...
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Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon 2023
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 -...
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Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2023
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...
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Cori Gauff and Serena Williams, before 2020 Australian Open
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...
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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, talks with Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during the trophy presentation after the men's singles final at the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament
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...
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Djokovic Wimbledon 2023 | Imago / Panoramic
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...
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Anett Kontaveit, Palerme 2020
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...
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Anhelina Kalinina
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...
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Elena Rybakina Rome 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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...
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Simona Halep, Wimbledon 2022
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...
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Carlos Alcaraz Nitto ATP Finals Turin 2022
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...
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Novak Djokovic Rome QF 2022
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...
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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...
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Carlos Alcaraz Nitto ATP Finals Turin 2022
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...
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Amanda Anisimova Wimbledon 2022
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...
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Carlos Alcaraz 2023 Madrid Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
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...
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Rafael Nadal, Rome 2022
May 5, 2023

Nadal will not play Rome

The Spaniard will miss next week's Masters 1000 event in Rome, where he...
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Carlos Alcaraz photoshoot Indian
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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