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Recently published articles by Chris Oddo, as seen in USOpen.org, RolandGarros.com, Tennis.com, Courts.com, WTATennis.com, WTAFinals.com, TennisMajors.com, FRS Hockey, Tennis Now, USA Today, SI.com, Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, Tennis View Magazine, ICAMag.com, On The Baseline Tennis News, and more.

RolandGarros.com: Opelka Stands Tall in the Land of Opportunitypublished at RG.com, June 3, 2021

USOpen.org: Raducanu and Fernandez Inspire the Next Wave of WTA Champions, published September 11, 2021

RolandGarros.com: All of us Are Favorites: French Teens Soar in Paris, published Thursday June 10, 2021

USOpen.org: Daniil Medvedev, A US Open Legend in the Making, published September 7, 2021

RolandGarros.com: Mind Games: Players turn to Psychologists to Unlock their Full Potential, published October 6, 2020

USOpen.org: Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic’s Slam Hopes with Inspired US Open Triumph, published September 12, 2021

RolandGarros.com: Hungry Coco Cruises into Maiden Slam Quarterfinal, published June 7, 2021

USOpen.org: Emma Raducanu is Making the Most of Her NY Minute, published September 8, 2021

Rolandgarros.com: Ann Li Touches Down with Purpose in Paris, published June 2, 2021

USOpen.org: Danish Teen Clara Tauson Excited to Face Ashleigh Barty in US Open Debut, published September 2, 2021

Courts.com: The Art of the Dive, published Summer 2021

USOpen.org: Toni Nadal and Felix Auger-Aliassime: Right Fit, Right Time, published September 10, 2021

RolandGarros.com: Keys Set for Spring Revival, published June 2, 2021

USOpen.org: Serena v Hingis: When Teenage Grand Slam Finals Were the Norm, published September 11, 2021.

Tennisnow.com: Throwback Maxime Cressy Revives a Lost Art at Wimbledon, published June 23, 2021

Sigrun Tennis: Sitting Down with Aleks Kovacevic: What it Takes to Get to the NCAA Championships, published May 29, 2021

RolandGarros.com: In-Form Badosa Comes Full Circle, published June 1, 2021

USOpen.org: Coachless in New York, Pliskova Soldiers on without Bajin, published Sep 8, 2021

Tennisnow.com: Blinding Talent and Room to Grow: Clara Tauson’s on the Rise, but Not in a Rush, published March 4, 2021

USOpen.org: Johnson and Querrey: Loose and Loving the NY Vibe at USOpen, published September 8, 2021

Tennis Majors: Goats on Goats: How Federer, Nadal and Djokovic Views the Race to Tennis History, published April 22, 2021

RolandGarros.com: New Partners Vesnina and Karatsev Hit the Ground Running, published June 8, 2021

USOpen.org: Daria Kasatkina Finding Her Joy in Tennis Once More Amid Resurgence, published September 3, 2021

RolandGarros.com: Djokovic Climbs Tennis’ Everest to Defeat Nadal, Published June 12, 2021

USOpen.org: Alexei Popyrin Poppin’ Off: Aussie Hopes to Break Duck at 2021 US Open, published September 3, 2021

Roland Garros.com: Smashing Streaks: Lopez, Cornet in a Class of their Own, published at Rolandgarros.com, Sunday October 4, 2020

Courts.com: Ping Pong Like You’ve Never Seen it, published Summer 2021

USOpen.org: Interview with Lindsay Davenport, published at USOpen.org, September 10, 2020

RolandGarros.com: Through Adversity, Kostyuk Continues to Rise, published June 4, 2021

Tennis Majors: How the Delray Beach Open Decided to Bite the Bullet and Start the 2021 Tennis Season, published at Tennismajors.com, 22 December 2020

USOpen.org: A Text Leads to a Textbook Run for Krajicek and Pegula, published September 8, 2021

RolandGarros.com: 10-year Rewind: Li Na’s Glittering Moment in Paris, published June 13, 221

USOpen.org: No Validation Needed, Victoria Azarenka’s Greatest Success is Her Spirit, Published at USOpen.org, Saturday September 12, 2020

RolandGarros.com: Pavlyuchenkova, I want to Believe the Best is Yet to Come, Published Saturday June 12, 2021

USOpen.org: Jennifer Brady, Embracing Change, Winning With Attitude, published at USOpen.org, Friday September 4, 2020

MatchPointCanada: Podcast Appearance with Ben Lewis, talking Roland Garros

RolandGarros.com: Freed-up Swiatek Hits Form to Down 2019 Finalist, published at Rolandgarros.com, 2020

RolandGarros.com: 10-Year Rewind, Schiavone Puts Italy on the Map, published at RolandGarros.com, October 10, 2020

USOpen.org: US Open Stars Rock the Mic: When Music and Tennis Collide, Published at USOpen.org, September 9, 2020

USOpen.org: Serena’s Quest: Only Settle for the Best, Published at RolandGarros.com, Saturday September 26, 2020

Exlusive with 2019 Wimbledon quarterfinalist and World No.19 Alison Riske, on dealing with quarantine during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

US Open Interview: Jamie Murray on Inspiration, Brother Andy and Doubles Love, Published at USOpen.org, Sep 3, 2019

2019 US Open By the Numbers Published at USOpen.org, Sep 9, 2019

Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah Ride the New York Wave, Published at USOpen.org, Sep 4, 2019

Stringing for Tennis Elite is Grueling, but Rewards Outweigh Difficulties, Published at TennisNow.com on August 2, 2017

Inspiration Points: What Inspires US Open’s Top Stars, Published at USOpen.org, Sep 6, 2019

Best Open Debuts: Andreescu Joins Legendary Quartet, Published at USOpen.org, Sep 5 2019

Make Way for the Other Tennis God: Djokovic Rises at Wimbledon, Published at Tennisnow.com on July 19, 2019.

The Dynasty to End all Dynasties: Nadal Conquers Paris Again, Published at Tennisnow.com, June 11, 2018.

David Ferrer: Insatiable, Inspiring Competitor for the Ages, Published at TennisNow.com on May 16, 2017

Sebastian Aho already a critical part of Carolina’s Core, Published at FRS Hockey, January 2017

Five on the Fly: Brent Burns is chasing history whether he cares about it or not, published at FRS Hockey, February 13, 2017

10 Minutes with… Grigor Dimitrov, Published at TennisTV.com, Oct, 2016

Is Electronic Line-Calling the Future of Tennis? Interview with Andy Roddick, published at Tennis Now April 3, 2015

Champion Analyzes Serena’s Legacy, published June 27, 2015 at WTATennis.com

Coric Edges Zverev in Young Gun Battle at Cincy, published at Tennis Now on August 18

The Curious Case of Kimiko Date-Krum, published August 13, 2015 at WTATennis.com

Road to Singapore: What Have We Learned? published April 15th, 2015 at WTAFinals.com

Schmiedlova Setting Some New Goals, published April 15th, 2015 at WTATennis.com

Five Classic Frozen Four Moments, published April 15th, 2015 at ICAmag.com.

WTA Rising Star Report, Bencic on a High, published March 25th, 2015 at WTAtennis.com

NCAA Hockey Week in Review: And Then there Were 16, Published at ICAMag.com, March 25, 2015

18 Months off Tour and James Blake is Busier than Ever, Published March 11, 2015 at TennisNow.com

10 Things We Learned at Indian Wells, Published, March 22m 2015 at WTAtennis.com

Prize Money Rises for Slams, Not so Much Elsewhere, Published August 28, 2013 at USA Today

Cliff Drysdale: Innovator On Court; Strong Voice Off, Published July 11, 2013 at USA Today

Making Sense of Nadal’s Early Wimbledon Exit, Published June 24, 2013 at The Fan Child’s Two Cents

Jimmy Connors has no apologies, for his career or book, Published at USA Today on May 13, 2013

How Serena Williams Flipped the Script on  Jelena Jankovic in Charleston, Published at Tennis Now on April 9, 2013

Exclusive: Micaela Bryan Dishes on Tennis, Stardom, Published March 5, 2013 in USA Today

Nadal’s Nurturing Nature Will Enable His Revival, Published January 1, 2013 in Tennis Now

Healtheir, Wealthier, Brian Baker Ramps up for an Encore, published December 17, 2012 in USA Today

USTA Invites Critics to Join Debate on Proposed Changes, published November 23, 2012 in USA Today

Hot Debate Continues on USTA changes to junior tennis, published October 20, 2012 in USA Today

Azarenka Connects in the Clutch, published at On the Baseline Tennis News, September 5, 2012

Laura Robson Finds her Feet in NYC, published at On the Baseline Tennis News, September 1, 2012

Is Sloane Stephens Ready for her Closeup? Published August 31, at On the Baseline Tennis News

Next challenge at Wimbledon: Get Grass Green for Olympics, published July 9, 2012 in USA Today Print/ Web

“Goat: Rafa Nadal,” published June 12th, 2012 in Tennis Now Digital Magazine.

Two Separate Journeys, Paths to Collide in French Open Final, published June 9, 2012, Tennis Now.com

Appearance on Sports Illustrated’s “The Toss” with Courtney Nguyen, April 12, 2012 : “A Chair Umpire’s Proper Role in Officiating Matches.”

STATISFACTION: “Nadal vs. Borg, Clay Court Comparison,” published May, 2 2012 Tennis Now.com

Proving Time for Tomic, but a Time for Perspective too, published June 21, 2012 Tennis Now.com

Can Anybody Stop Serena Now? published July 3, 2009, Tennis Now.com

Appearance on Sports Illustrated’s “The Toss” with Courtney Nguyen, March 22, 2012: “Better Year to Come for Serena Williams or Kim Clijsters?”

Interview with American Tennis Stars Ryan and Christian Harrison: Page 1 Page 2

Interview with Brad Gilbert, Cliff Drysdale, Justin Gimelstob, Pam Shriver, and Darren Cahill on the Novak-Rafa rivalry: Part 1 Part 2

Racquet Reaction–Doha: Tsonga d. Monfils, Published at Tennis.com, January 7th, 2012

2011 Year in Review, Published in Tennis View Magazine, January, 2011

Part 1: Best Men’s Match: Federer-Djokovic, Roland Garros

Part 2: Best Women’s Match: Schiavone-Kuznetsova, Australian Open

Part 3: Player of the year, Novak Djokovic

Part 4: Player of the year, Petra Kvitova

Part 5: Biggest Disappointment, Caroline Wozniacki

Part 6: Greatest Feats: Li’s triumph and Djokovic’s streak

Part 7: Style Points: Petkovic and Tsonga

Wilander on Wheels, Turning Fantasy into Reality, at a Court Near You, published in Tennis View Magazine, January, 2012

Profile on America’s top-ranked female wheelchair player, Emmy Kaiser, published in Tennis View Magazine, January, 2012

Q and A with Nadia Petrova, published in Tennis View Magazine, January, 2012

Q and A with Taylor Dent, Published in Tennis View Magazine, October, 2011

Saving the Earth, One Minute at a Time: Q and A with Jessica Arinella: Published at HalogenTV.com, August 3, 2011

The End of iTunes? Three reasons why Spotify wins: Published at HalogenTV.com, August 16th, 2011

Wimbledon’s Grass Whisperer Keeps Courts Fit to Play: Published in USA Today, June 24, 2011

Milos The Mild-Mannered Missile: Published in Tennis View Magazine, June, 2011

Wimbledon, A Tennis Time Machine: Published in Tennis View Magazine, June, 2011

Captain Jim Courier: Published in Tennis View Magazine, March 2011

Dustin Brown, Discover: Published in Tennis View Magazine, November, 201o

“Coaches Corner,” featuring Bob Brett and Nick Bollettieri: Published in Tennis View Magazine, March 2011

Off the Court and Into the Booth: Justin Gimelstob Raises his Game for Tennis Channel: Published at Tennis Connected, July 22, 2010

“Fly on the Wall,” featuring Ivanovic and Bob Bryan: Published in Tennis View Magazine, March 2011

Discover Janko Tipsarevic —  Balancing Brain and Brawn: Published in Tennis View Magazine, January 2011

Discover Darren Cahill —  Success at Every Stage: Published in Tennis View Magazine, January 2011

First Serve — By the Numbers: Published in Tennis View Magazine, January 2011

Justine Henin, Version 3.0 –One to Watch in 2011:  Published at On the Baseline Tennis News on December 7th, 2010

Cover Story:  Brad Gilbert:  The Bay Area’s Very Own Tennis Legend. Published in SF Northside Magazine, November, 2010

What Can a 4.0 Player Learn From a World-Class Tennis Coach? Published in Tennis Life Magazine, November, 2010

Is Holding Serve a Lost Art for Women Pros? Published in Tennis Life Magazine, November, 2010

Your serve: When Will Tennis Coaches Be Given Their Due By the International Tennis Hall of Fame? Published in Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, August, 2010.

It’s Official:  Ballkids Love Stosur.  Azarenka, Not So Much. Published at On the Baseline Tennis News, August, 2010

Will the Williams Sisters Ever Play Indian Wells Again? Published at On the Baseline Tennis News, March, 2010.