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

Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2022
May 3, 2023

$95 million-dollar man – Roger Federer outranks the world’s highest-paid athletes in off-court income, according to Forbes

The Swiss maestro may be retired, but he's still out-earning all tennis players,...
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Aryna Sabalenka
May 2, 2023

Older, wiser Sabalenka on the art of taking opportunities

The 24-year-old has learned many a valuable lesson during her career. She shared...
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Andy Murray
April 27, 2023

Murray wants another crack at Roland-Garros, believes he can win Wimbledon

Andy Murray isn't sure how many more chances he will have to play...
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Simona Halep, april 2023
April 27, 2023

VIDEO, Halep: “I just ask to be judged”

The two-time Slam champion gives an exclusive to Tennis Majors and claims her...
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April 27, 2023

“I know the player that I was and I know that I can get back there” – Alexander Zverev

The season has started slowly from Alexander Zverev, but there are signs that...
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Casper Ruud
April 25, 2023

“I think I need to step up a little bit and take some more risk” – Casper Ruud seeks subtle change to spark better results

Casper Ruud is looking for ways to impose himself on the clay, and...
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Alcaraz vs Tsitsipas Roland-Garros
April 25, 2023

‘Strong Again’ – Tsitsipas sees a bright future on the clay this spring, despite the presence of ‘big obstacle” Alcaraz

The Greek hasn't figured out a way to solve Carlos Alcaraz, but he...
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Holger Rune, Monte-Carlo 2023
April 16, 2023

“Didn’t have any more in me” – Rune laments tough loss while relishing bright future

Drained of vital energy, Holger Rune let a significant lead slip as he...
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Holger Rune Monte-Carlo 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
April 16, 2023

ATP rankings: Rune rises above Sinner to career-high

Holger Rune continues to climb the ATP rankings and Andrey Rublev has significantly...
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Jannik Sinner, Eye of the coach #72
April 13, 2023

Eye of the Coach # 72 – “Sinner is not like Alcaraz, who arrives at 19 and beats everyone, we have to be patient with him”

In the latest edition of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why...
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Daniil Medvedev Monte-Carlo 2023Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic
April 12, 2023

“Every bounce is a bad bounce” – Daniil Medvedev is trying to learn to love clay court tennis, but it’s complicated for him

Daniil Medvedev may be riding a wave of confidence into the clay, but...
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Muguruza, Abu Dhabi 2021
April 12, 2023

Conchita Martinez and Garbiñe Muguruza announce amicable split

Garbiñe Muguruza's productive partnership with legend and coach Conchita Martinez has officially come...
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Casper Ruud
April 10, 2023

ATP rankings – Ruud back to No 4, career-highs for Sinner, Tiafoe

Casper Ruud is on the rise once again after a brilliant week on...
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Frances Tiafoe Houston 2023 | Icon SMI / Panoramic
April 10, 2023

Tiafoe claims second career title, defeating Etcheverry at Houston

Frances Tiafoe came through double duty on Sunday night in Houston to claim...
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Ons Jabeur at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
April 10, 2023

WTA rankings – Jabeur rises to No 4, Stearns makes top 100 debut

Former world No 2 is on the rise again after claiming her fourth...
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Ons Jabeur
April 10, 2023

“I’m going for a Grand Slam this year” – Ons Jabeur aiming for more history after confidence boost in Charleston

The Tunisian trailblazer aka "Minister of Happiness" is hoping to experience the ultimate...
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Eye of the Coach 68
April 9, 2023

Eye of the Coach # 71 – why Roland-Garros could be in for a big surprise in 2023

In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why...
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Dominic Thiem surrounded by Thomas Muster and Nicolas Massu at the 2020 Australian Open
April 8, 2023

Thiem and longtime coach Massu call it quits after four years

Dominic Thiem has amicably parted ways with Nicolas Massu, and thanked the Chilean...
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Novak Djokovic at the 2022 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
April 8, 2023

5 Monte-Carlo storylines to watch

There is mystery in the air as the clay-court season kicks off. Next...
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Petra Kvitova at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open
April 3, 2023

WTA rankings update: Kvitova returns to top 10, Trevisan breaks top 20

Petra Kvitova rises two spots to re-enter the top 10 in the WTA...
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Novak Djokovic at the Dubai Open
April 3, 2023

ATP rankings: Djokovic back to No 1, Miami champion Medvedev up to No 4

Novak Djokovic makes his return to the top of the ATP rankings for...
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