Simon Cambers
Born in Wimbledon (yes, honestly), Simon Cambers has been covering the ATP and WTA Tours for more than 25 years, reporting from the four Grand Slams and at events all over the world. Having started at Bloomberg News, he has been a freelance writer specialising in tennis since 2002, working for numerous publications including The Guardian, The Times, Reuters, New York Times, ESPN.com and most recently Tennis Majors. An experienced broadcaster, he be heard commentating for ATP Tennis Radio, Radio Roland-Garros and AO Radio, while he has also been the co-president of ITWA, the International Tennis Writers' Association, since 2019. Simon competed to a good level as a junior and still plays when he can, though not quite as well as he would like, a few dozen levels below his childhood sporting idol, John McEnroe. He lives on the south coast of England.
Why Djokovic is the real world No 1 ahead of Alcaraz, tennis should not be seen as basketball for the fans – Match Points #43
April 7, 2023
Why Djokovic is the real world No 1 ahead of Alcaraz, tennis should not be seen as basketball for the fans – Match Points #45 podcast edition
April 7, 2023
Alcaraz, Rune, Garcia, Serena-Federer: Our 2022 overview and our predictions for 2023 – Match Points #41
December 21, 2022
Alcaraz, Sinner, Swiatek, Serena-Federer: Our 2022 overview and our predictions for 2023 – Match Points #43 podcast edition
December 18, 2022
Serena’s legacy; Novak’s absence and US Open talking points: Match Points #40
August 27, 2022
Serena’s legacy and expectations for her farewell, why the US Open is one of the most open of the last 10 years – Match Points #41 podcast edition
August 27, 2022
Earthquake in women’s tennis and the ATP’s lack of authority over players’ bad behaviour – Match Points #38 podcast sample
April 6, 2022
Djokovic’s legacy at risk, Nadal flips the GOAT script – Match Points # 37
February 20, 2022
VIDEO: “Novak Djokovic is badly advised”
February 19, 2022
VIDEO: “No one would have thought that the Grand Slams race will be determined by Djokovic’s vaccination status”
February 18, 2022
Djokovic’s legacy at risk – Match Points #37 podcast sample
February 16, 2022
Is there a legitimate rivalry between Djokovic and Medvedev? – Match Points #36
December 20, 2021
Sets of first to 4 games: Future of tennis or an insult to the players? – Match Points #35
December 6, 2021
The record-breaking Novak Djokovic – The Volley Podcast #16
November 8, 2021
The Volley Podcast #16: The record-breaking Novak Djokovic
November 8, 2021
What should be done about team tennis competitions? – Match Points #34
October 22, 2021
Why no hard court is the same on the Tour – The Volley Podcast #15
September 30, 2021
The Volley Podcast #15: Why no hard court is the same on the Tour
September 30, 2021
Laver Cup needs stars like Raducanu and Fernandez – Match Points excerpt
September 25, 2021
“The pressure on Djokovic and the energy he spent all year was ultimately too much” – Match Points excerpt
September 24, 2021
Why Novak Djokovic fell short in Calendar Slam quest, and what it means – Match Points #33
September 24, 2021
“Osaka could learn a lot from Maria Sharapova about how to have some control of her career” – Match Points excerpt
September 24, 2021
Is Raducanu real thing or fluke? – Match Points #32
September 17, 2021
Djokovic and the calendar Grand Slam, tennis’s ultimate achievement – The Volley Podcast #13
September 10, 2021
The Volley podcast #13: Djokovic and the calendar Grand Slam – tennis’s ultimate achievement
September 9, 2021
Wimbledon and the All England Club: pendulum swings between tradition and modernity – The Volley Podcast #8
August 27, 2021
One year after the restart, how tennis had to evolve, and how it continues to adapt – The Volley Podcast #11
August 27, 2021
Our Tokyo Olympics debrief, and why tennis and the Games work together – The Volley Podcast #10
August 27, 2021
Tokyo Olympic games and why it matters for tennis – The Volley Podcast #9
August 27, 2021
“It’s not because Osaka is winning big and is millionaire that she’s happy” – Match Points excerpt
August 24, 2021
Has Naomi Osaka’s career gone off the rails? – Match Points #31
August 23, 2021
The Volley podcast #11: One year after the restart, how tennis had to evolve, and how it continues to adapt
August 19, 2021
“Every time Djokovic has played for history he has succeeded” – Match Points excerpt
August 17, 2021
Federer won’t “end his career on a bagel in Wimbledon” – Match Points excerpt
August 13, 2021
Djokovic, Nadal and Federer struggle with their bodies before the US Open: how serious is it? – Match Points #30
August 10, 2021
The volley podcast #8: Wimbledon and the All England Club : pendulum swings between tradition and modernity
July 19, 2021
The Volley podcast #6: The present and future of British tennis
July 11, 2021
The present and future of British tennis – The Volley Podcast #6
July 11, 2021
Comparing the ATP’s stability and WTA’s wild uncertainty: “Both tours would do well with just 10 percent of what the other has” – Match Points excerpt
July 1, 2021
Djokovic, Federer, Serena and other GOAT questions before Wimbledon 2021 – Match Points #29
June 26, 2021
The rise of Greek tennis – The Volley Podcast #4
June 13, 2021
How did French tennis sink to a new low? – The Volley Podcast #2
June 8, 2021
The volley podcast #2 : How did French tennis sink to a new low ?
June 8, 2021
Naomi Osaka, mental health and media attention – The Volley Podcast #1
June 5, 2021
The volley podcast #1 : Naomi Osaka, mental health and media attention
June 5, 2021
Sabalenka isn’t ready to win a Grand Slam…yet – Match Points excerpt
June 2, 2021
Federer, Serena face harsh reality on clay – Match Points excerpt
May 29, 2021
What to expect from Roland-Garros (besides a Nadal win and a Djokovic fight of course) – Match Points #28
May 22, 2021
“The French government has a say on Roland-Garros decision” – Match Points excerpt
April 29, 2021
“Hosting a global sport event is still a risk, especially in France” – Match Points excerpt
April 28, 2021
Roland-Garros one week later: Why do the French think it will change anything? – Match Points #27
April 27, 2021
“Linespeople must not be replaced by Hawk-Eye Live, they’re part of the show” – Match Points excerpt
April 22, 2021
“If the ATP doesn’t replace Federer and Nadal, they’re going to suffer” – Match Points excerpt
April 19, 2021
Is the ATP Tour ready for the post Federer and Nadal era? – Match Points #26
April 17, 2021
Isner and his “broken system”: “It’s ridiculous” – Match Points excerpt
March 31, 2021
What should the ATP Tour do about Benoit Paire? – Match Points excerpt
March 28, 2021
Paire and Isner, ATP’s pain in the neck – Match Points #25
March 27, 2021
Training for clay instead of playing in Miami, the right choice for Federer? – Match Points excerpt
March 25, 2021
Where does Federer stand now? – Match Points #24
March 23, 2021
“Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are not ready to leave the place” – Match Points excerpt
February 28, 2021
“There’s no necessity for a player to talk about an injury before a match” – Match Points excerpt
February 28, 2021
The ATP gap after the Big 3, and who can break through it? – Match Points #23
February 27, 2021
For Osaka, “ten slams is still really far away” – Match Points excerpt
February 26, 2021
“I don’t think Serena’s made up her mind yet” – Match Points excerpt
February 25, 2021
Debating 10 Slams for Osaka, 24 for Serena – Match Points #22
February 24, 2021
Understanding the lack of consistency on the WTA Tour – Match Points #19
November 9, 2020
WTA: “The strength in depth is better now”, but not the overall level – Match Points excerpt
November 7, 2020
“Federer proved in the past that writing him off is not a very wise move” – Match Points excerpt
October 29, 2020
Why Nadal’s Roland-Garros triumph will push Federer and Djokovic to new heights – Match Points excerpt
October 28, 2020
Is Rafa the GOAT after Roland-Garros? – Match Points #18
October 27, 2020
“The video cuts out the lack of trust” – Match Points excerpt
October 10, 2020
“I can’t count on my opponent to be fair-play” – Match Points excerpt
October 10, 2020
Should video technology be used to help the umpire? – Match points #17
October 7, 2020
How should the tennis world handle a season with Covid-19? – Match Points #16
October 5, 2020
Zverev shouldn’t have played with Covid-like symptoms – Simon Cambers
October 5, 2020
Change best-of-five format, but in what way? – Match Points excerpt
October 4, 2020
Appealing to youth and quality over quantity in the best-of-five debate – Match Points excerpt
October 4, 2020
Why the 5-set format is no longer the future of tennis – Match Points #15
October 2, 2020
“Having as many spectators just seems incredibly risky” – Match Points excerpt
September 21, 2020
The French Open with Spectators: Good or Bad Idea? – Match Points excerpt
September 21, 2020
Will Serena Williams ever win slam No 24? – Match Points excerpt
September 19, 2020
US Open finals: Amazing comebacks or unbearable collapses? – Match Points #14
September 15, 2020
Osaka “would have been told to leave the politics behind if she lost early” – Match Points excerpt
September 15, 2020
“Thiem could barely swing the ball – I knew that feeling” – Match Points excerpt
September 15, 2020
Latest articles
March 21, 2024
Kyrgios on recovery from surgery: “I’m taking it one day at a time”
The Australian has played just once in 18 months after two knee surgeries...
Simon Cambers
March 18, 2024
Stats illustrate how Carlos Alcaraz returned to his explosive best in Indian Wells
The Spaniard was at or near the top of many stats categories as...
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March 18, 2024
Swiatek extends lead at top; Navarro, Kostyuk, Yuan hit career highs – WTA rankings update
The Pole is now more than 2,500 points clear of Aryna Sabalenka at...
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March 18, 2024
Alcaraz stays in touch with Djokovic at top; Nardi breaks top 100 – ATP rankings update
The Spaniard is just under 1,000 points behind Djokovic at the top after...
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March 18, 2024
Medvedev encouraged by strong Indian Wells run, especially as it’s “a tough place to play tennis”
The Russian heads to Miami in good spirits, haven competed well in conditions...
Simon Cambers
March 18, 2024
Swiatek relishing being No 1: “You feel like your game is better than anyone”
The Pole cemented her position at the top of the rankings by winning...
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March 14, 2024
Indian Wells, Djokovic, Italy: Everything you ever wanted to know about Luca Nardi (but never had time to find out) – updated after Indian Wells exit
Everything you need to know about Luca Nardi. a young Italian making waves...
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March 13, 2024
Coco Gauff at 20 – 10 pivotal moments as a teenager
A chronological look at some of the biggest moments in the young American's...
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March 13, 2024
Men’s matches are officially shorter in Indian Wells this year
The stats back up the feeling - also held by players - that...
Simon Cambers
March 13, 2024
Berrettini wins on return to Tour after injury: “It seems like 10 years since my last win”
The Italian had not played since the US Open because of foot and...
Simon Cambers
March 13, 2024
Report: Saudi Arabia offers $2 billion to merge ATP and WTA Tours; Grand Slams offer alternative streamlined, equal prize-money Tour
The tennis word could be set for an imminent shake-up, with two rival...
Simon Cambers
March 12, 2024
Nadal on Monte-Carlo entry list with protected ranking
The 37-year-old will hope to begin his clay-court season in Monte-Carlo as e...
Simon Cambers
March 12, 2024
Sabalenka explains biggest change to her game: “I’m going for bigger targets”
The Belarusian still goes for big cuts but is doing so with more...
Simon Cambers
March 12, 2024
Beaten Osaka says she’s judging success differently, for now
The former world No 1 says she's proud of how much effort she...
Simon Cambers
March 11, 2024
Players say conditions in Indian Wells are faster this year
After criticism from players about the slow conditions in 2023, things have changed...
Simon Cambers
March 11, 2024
Tsitsipas and Dimitrov keeping the one-handed backhand alive
The two men are part of a dying breed of players using just...
Simon Cambers
March 9, 2024
Swiatek says players feel good “maybe five tournaments a year”
The world No 1 said overcoming difficult situations is part and parcel of...
Simon Cambers
March 9, 2024
From Rafa Jr to shopping and football: Indian Wells produces more iconic images
Some of the best images and videos from week one in Indian Wells
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March 9, 2024
Federer’s advice for wanabee stars: “You’ve got to be strong-willed to pull through”
The Swiss says surrounding yourself with the right people and staying mentally strong...
Simon Cambers
March 9, 2024
Sinner: “I’m not unbeatable, I’m just well-prepared”
The Italian extended his unbeaten start to the year to 13 matches with...
Simon Cambers
March 9, 2024
Wozniacki happy with progression: “Every match I get to play, the better I can play”
The Dane beat Donna Vekic on Friday to record back to back wins...
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