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
May 14, 2024
Italy, Carota Boys, Skiing, Australian Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had the time to find out) – updated ahead of 2024 Roland-Garros
Jannik Sinner was a champion skier as a youth. Here is all you...
Chris Oddo
May 3, 2024
“I have no idea” – Medvedev not sure about severity of his injury yet
Daniil Medvedev explains the injury that forced his retirement in Madrid today, and...
Chris Oddo
May 3, 2024
Sabalenka snaps Rybakina’s clay winning streak, sets Madrid final rematch with Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka snapped Elena Rybakina's 16-match winning streak on clay and edged her...
Chris Oddo
May 2, 2024
Lehecka reaches first Masters semi-final, as ailing Medvedev retires with injury
Jiri Lehecka reached his maiden Masters semi-final when Daniil Medvedev pulled out of...
Chris Oddo
May 2, 2024
No Alcaraz, no Sinner, no Djokovic – another surprise Masters 1000 champion is coming to Madrid
Daniil Medvedev - not exactly a clay guru - is the only top...
Chris Oddo
May 1, 2024
Alcaraz: I think I’ll be okay to play Rome
The Spaniard has some questions to answer before he takes the court again,...
Chris Oddo
May 1, 2024
Sinner pulls out of Madrid quarter-final with hip injury
Sinner struggled with a hip injury during his last two wins at Madrid,...
Chris Oddo
May 1, 2024
Rublev ends Alcaraz’s Madrid reign, reaches semi-finals at Caja Magica
Andrey Rublev rallied from a set down to stun two-time defending champion Carlos...
Chris Oddo
April 27, 2024
Nadal turns back the clock – and turns up the hope – with win over De Minaur in Madrid
The King of Clay turned back the clock with an impressive win over...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
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...
Chris Oddo
November 11, 2022
Eye of the Coach #68: Caroline Garcia has what it takes to be No 1 and win Slams
In episode #68 of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou explains why he...
Chris Oddo
September 19, 2022
Testing equipment #14: The best racquets to create heavy spin (like Rafael Nadal)
In this edition of "Testing Equipment" Seb Proisy shares tips on how to...
Chris Oddo
September 16, 2022
Eye of the Coach #66: “Nobody has ever played tennis like Roger Federer, nobody ever will again”
In the latest episode of Eye of the Coach, Patrick Mouratoglou breaks down...
Patrick Mouratoglou
November 8, 2021
The record-breaking Novak Djokovic – The Volley Podcast #16
Chris Oddo and Simon Cambers discuss the enormity of Novak Djokovic’s achievement in...
Chris Oddo
August 27, 2021
One year after the restart, how tennis had to evolve, and how it continues to adapt – The Volley Podcast #11
Chris Oddo and Simon Cambers talk about the changing landscape in tennis —...
Simon Cambers
August 27, 2021
Our Tokyo Olympics debrief, and why tennis and the Games work together – The Volley Podcast #10
Chris Oddo and Simon Cambers talk about what happened at the Tokyo Olympics...
Simon Cambers
August 27, 2021
Tokyo Olympic games and why it matters for tennis – The Volley Podcast #9
Simon Cambers hosts Chris Oddo for the most complete and passionate overview you...
Simon Cambers
June 10, 2021
Musetti, the most stylish kid – The Volley Podcast #3
In the third episode of The Volley, Tennis Majors' new podcast, host Jenny...
Jenny Drummond
May 25, 2021
Moments, magic, memories: 15 that characterized the first UTS
There were myriad moments of brilliance during the first two editions of UTS:...
Chris Oddo