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
September 25, 2022
Would Roger Federer make a good coach? Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray weigh in
It's unlikely Federer will go into coaching, but if does, he has all...
Simon Cambers
September 25, 2022
Roger Federer on the future of men’s tennis: “There will definitely be a few players with 20+ slams”
The Swiss believes the homogenisation of court speeds in recent years means that...
Simon Cambers
September 25, 2022
Novak Djokovic aiming for ATP Finals, will play Tel Aviv next week despite wrist concern
The former world No 1 needs to stay in the top 20 in...
Simon Cambers
September 25, 2022
Sensational Tiafoe beats Tsitsipas to give Team World first ever Laver Cup victory
The American played two exceptional tiebreaks to give Team World an unassailable 13-8...
Simon Cambers
September 25, 2022
Auger-Aliassime upsets Djokovic to give Team World lead for first time at Laver Cup
The Canadian's win means Team World will win the Laver Cup if they...
Simon Cambers
September 25, 2022
Sock and Auger-Aliassime bring Team World to within one point of Europe at Laver Cup
The American/Canadian combination recovered well from the loss of the first set as...
Simon Cambers
September 24, 2022
Djokovic on Federer’s farewell: “It was one of the most beautiful moments I’ve ever experienced in my life”
The Serb said seeing Federer's children crying made him equally emotional
Simon Cambers
September 24, 2022
Ruthless Djokovic, displaying mid-season form, puts Team Europe in command after day two of Laver Cup
In his first outing since winning Wimbledon, the Serb won back to back...
Simon Cambers
September 24, 2022
Roger Federer on his moment of realisation: “When I lost to Felix in Halle in 2021, I cried, I knew I would not win Wimbledon”
The Swiss said the end of the match with Hubert Hurkacz at Wimbledon...
Simon Cambers
September 24, 2022
Fritz snatches win over Norrie as Team World pulls level again at Laver Cup
The American held his nerve in a deciding match tiebreak to level up...
Simon Cambers
September 24, 2022
Berrettini downs Auger-Aliassime to restore Team Europe lead on day two of Laver Cup
The Italian won a final-set match tiebreak 10-7 to give Europe a 4-2...
Simon Cambers
September 24, 2022
Tears, heart, resilience, brilliance: Federer signs off his professional career in style
The 41-year-old Swiss was understandably emotional as he waved goodbye to professional tennis...
Simon Cambers
September 24, 2022
Federer beaten in farewell match as he and Rafael Nadal lose Laver Cup doubles thriller
The 41-year-old played superbly but was denied a win as he and Nadal...
Simon Cambers
September 23, 2022
De Minaur grinds down Murray as Team World open account at Laver Cup
The Australian's win reduced Europe's lead to 2-1 going into Roger Federer's last...
Simon Cambers
September 23, 2022
Tsitsipas doubles Europe’s lead with win over Schwartzman at Laver Cup
The Greek was in imperious form as he made it 2-0 to Europe...
Simon Cambers
September 23, 2022
Ruud fends off valiant Sock to give Europe winning start in Laver Cup
The Norwegian came from 3-0 down in the deciding tiebreak to win the...
Simon Cambers
September 23, 2022
Djokovic on missing the US Open: “I don’t have any regrets”
The Serb is playing the Laver Cup this weekend in London, which is...
Simon Cambers
September 22, 2022
Tiafoe and Sock relishing challenge of facing Federer (and Nadal) on his farewell
The American pair have promised to give it everything to earn a point...
Simon Cambers
September 22, 2022
Rafael Nadal on Roger Federer: “We created an amazing rivalry together
The Spaniard said he is as proud of his friendship with Federer as...
Simon Cambers
September 22, 2022
Roger Federer on playing his last match: “I’m not sure if I can handle it at all.”
The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play his final professional match with Rafael...
Simon Cambers
September 21, 2022
Roger Federer on Carlos Alcaraz and the future of men’s tennis: “I always said there would be more superstars. He’s one of them”
The retiring 20-time Grand Slam champion said there is no need to worry...
Simon Cambers