Simon Cambers
@simoncambers.bsky.social
Tennis journalist, commentator, author. Regular contributor to The Guardian, ESPN.com and many others. Co-author The Roger Federer Effect, co-president International Tennis Writers Association
How would playing best of three sets at slams (in week one) change the make-up of the draw? New Substack below with stats from last three years. substack.com/@simoncamber...
Simon Cambers: On Tennis (@simoncambersontennis)
With all the talk about long matches and scheduling changes, I’ve done a bit of digging to see what difference it might make if men played best of three sets at grand slams. Let me know what you think...
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September 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
How would playing best of three sets at slams (in week one) change the make-up of the draw? New Substack below with stats from last three years. substack.com/@simoncamber...
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Sabalenka at risk after 99 weeks on top
World No 1 holding off chasing pack at US Open
✍️ @simoncambers.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3UsPmqC
World No 1 holding off chasing pack at US Open
✍️ @simoncambers.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3UsPmqC
Sabalenka at risk after 99 weeks on top | The Observer
World No 1 holding off chasing pack at US Open
observer.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Sabalenka at risk after 99 weeks on top
World No 1 holding off chasing pack at US Open
✍️ @simoncambers.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3UsPmqC
World No 1 holding off chasing pack at US Open
✍️ @simoncambers.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3UsPmqC
Fancy a grounds pass ticket to the US Open? Well, it's going to set you back hundreds of dollars. The ticket resell system is broken. New Substack piece here. simoncambers.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
$363 for Day 1: How the US Open ticket resale system is getting out of hand
A grounds pass on the opening day at Flushing Meadows will currently cost you $363.46, more than eight times the equivalent ticket at Wimbledon
simoncambers.substack.com
August 19, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Fancy a grounds pass ticket to the US Open? Well, it's going to set you back hundreds of dollars. The ticket resell system is broken. New Substack piece here. simoncambers.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
The press conference in tennis is not perfect but it's still the main way journalists and players interact. A Substack on how they work and how things can go viral, as my question to Novak Djokovic (and his answer) did at the @ausopen.bsky.social this year simoncambers.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Inside the tennis press conference, where timing and wording are everything
Get the phrasing of a question wrong, or not to a player's liking, and things can go wrong; but they remain a key tool for journalists and players alike
simoncambers.substack.com
August 4, 2026 at 8:35 AM
The press conference in tennis is not perfect but it's still the main way journalists and players interact. A Substack on how they work and how things can go viral, as my question to Novak Djokovic (and his answer) did at the @ausopen.bsky.social this year simoncambers.substack.com/p/inside-the...
It's possible Marketa Vondrousova will appeal and her sentence may be reduced, but having read the full ITIA judgement, two things stand out:
1 She says she didn't know players can be tested outside their 1-hour whereabouts window
2 Her agent also didn't know
Amazing ignorance, at best
1 She says she didn't know players can be tested outside their 1-hour whereabouts window
2 Her agent also didn't know
Amazing ignorance, at best
July 31, 2026 at 3:54 PM
It's possible Marketa Vondrousova will appeal and her sentence may be reduced, but having read the full ITIA judgement, two things stand out:
1 She says she didn't know players can be tested outside their 1-hour whereabouts window
2 Her agent also didn't know
Amazing ignorance, at best
1 She says she didn't know players can be tested outside their 1-hour whereabouts window
2 Her agent also didn't know
Amazing ignorance, at best
Remember Marcus Willis?! 10 years ago he won seven matches in a row at Wimbledon and played Roger Federer in round two. Now, after retiring in 2021, he is back and about to star in his own documentary. My Substack piece here
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-incred...
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-incred...
The incredible, evolving story of Wimbledon star Marcus Willis
In an interview 10 years on from his fairytale run and clash with Roger Federer, the Briton reveals his hopes, dreams and exclusive news of an upcoming documentary about his career
simoncambers.substack.com
July 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Remember Marcus Willis?! 10 years ago he won seven matches in a row at Wimbledon and played Roger Federer in round two. Now, after retiring in 2021, he is back and about to star in his own documentary. My Substack piece here
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-incred...
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-incred...
A couple of years ago, I interviewed a tennis player but ended up not running a story from it. A new piece for my Substack on how on rare occasions, journalists have a moral decision to make. Subscribe if you like it!
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-moral-...
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-moral-...
July 22, 2026 at 11:23 AM
A couple of years ago, I interviewed a tennis player but ended up not running a story from it. A new piece for my Substack on how on rare occasions, journalists have a moral decision to make. Subscribe if you like it!
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-moral-...
simoncambers.substack.com/p/the-moral-...
Hello everyone - I've finally managed to start a Substack! It's called Simon Cambers: On Tennis. I'll bring you insight into the biggest stories and explore the inner workings of the tennis world. Hope you can join me - be kind!
simoncambers.substack.com?r=1txqht&utm...
simoncambers.substack.com?r=1txqht&utm...
Simon Cambers: On Tennis | Substack
Tennis journalist, veteran of 80+ Grand Slams. Regular contributor to The Guardian, ESPN, New York Times. Co-author The Roger Federer Effect; commentator for Radio Roland-Garros & AO Radio; president ...
simoncambers.substack.com
June 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Hello everyone - I've finally managed to start a Substack! It's called Simon Cambers: On Tennis. I'll bring you insight into the biggest stories and explore the inner workings of the tennis world. Hope you can join me - be kind!
simoncambers.substack.com?r=1txqht&utm...
simoncambers.substack.com?r=1txqht&utm...
Wrote about the fickle nature of confidence for @the2ndserve.bsky.social - including this quote from Daria Kasatkina
“You can lose it with one bad loss or even one bad frame, let’s say. That’s why your level and your self-esteem cannot depend on how confident you feel hitting the tennis ball.”
“You can lose it with one bad loss or even one bad frame, let’s say. That’s why your level and your self-esteem cannot depend on how confident you feel hitting the tennis ball.”
June 19, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Wrote about the fickle nature of confidence for @the2ndserve.bsky.social - including this quote from Daria Kasatkina
“You can lose it with one bad loss or even one bad frame, let’s say. That’s why your level and your self-esteem cannot depend on how confident you feel hitting the tennis ball.”
“You can lose it with one bad loss or even one bad frame, let’s say. That’s why your level and your self-esteem cannot depend on how confident you feel hitting the tennis ball.”
No singles wildcard for Serena Williams at @wimbledonltc.bsky.social BUT there is one wildcard left available, so if she decides she wants to play singles, she could yet receive that.
June 16, 2026 at 10:11 AM
No singles wildcard for Serena Williams at @wimbledonltc.bsky.social BUT there is one wildcard left available, so if she decides she wants to play singles, she could yet receive that.
Breaking news from @wimbledonltc.bsky.social - Serena Williams and Venus Williams receive a doubles wildcard. Neither has a singles wildcard, though Wimbledon have one left to give, if it wants to
June 16, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Breaking news from @wimbledonltc.bsky.social - Serena Williams and Venus Williams receive a doubles wildcard. Neither has a singles wildcard, though Wimbledon have one left to give, if it wants to
The rise in total prize money @wimbledonltc.bsky.social to £64.2 million for 2026 equates to players receiving 15.15% of tournament revenue
June 11, 2026 at 10:06 AM
The rise in total prize money @wimbledonltc.bsky.social to £64.2 million for 2026 equates to players receiving 15.15% of tournament revenue
Big prize money rises at @wimbledonltc.bsky.social this year:
- Total prize money up 20% to £64.2 million
- R1 losers to get £80,000
- Qualifying total prize money up 25%
- R3 qualifying losers to get £50,000
- Singles champions to get £3.6m (up from £3m)
- Total prize money up 20% to £64.2 million
- R1 losers to get £80,000
- Qualifying total prize money up 25%
- R3 qualifying losers to get £50,000
- Singles champions to get £3.6m (up from £3m)
June 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Big prize money rises at @wimbledonltc.bsky.social this year:
- Total prize money up 20% to £64.2 million
- R1 losers to get £80,000
- Qualifying total prize money up 25%
- R3 qualifying losers to get £50,000
- Singles champions to get £3.6m (up from £3m)
- Total prize money up 20% to £64.2 million
- R1 losers to get £80,000
- Qualifying total prize money up 25%
- R3 qualifying losers to get £50,000
- Singles champions to get £3.6m (up from £3m)
Wrote about the dispute in tennis about prize money. Why players need to forget about 50 percent revenue, find the right message and stick to it - a piece for TheFirstServe.com.au www.thefirstserve.com.au/post/tennis-...
Tennis' prize money dispute: A complicated issue
The start of this year's Roland Garros has been dominated by two things: unprecedented heat, which is stifling, and a debate about prize money, which caused almost as much fuss. Unhappy about the cash...
www.thefirstserve.com.au
May 29, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Wrote about the dispute in tennis about prize money. Why players need to forget about 50 percent revenue, find the right message and stick to it - a piece for TheFirstServe.com.au www.thefirstserve.com.au/post/tennis-...
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A wild faux pas reported by @simoncambers.bsky.social.
🎾 #Tennis #RolandGarros
@fortydeucetwits.bsky.social From your latest email: I didn't know about this about Sue Barker's 1976 win - it's excellent!
@fortydeucetwits.bsky.social From your latest email: I didn't know about this about Sue Barker's 1976 win - it's excellent!
May 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM
A wild faux pas reported by @simoncambers.bsky.social.
Venus Williams will play doubles at @rolandgarros.com, with Hailey Baptiste.
May 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Venus Williams will play doubles at @rolandgarros.com, with Hailey Baptiste.
”Being honest about things is never a bad thing. Sometimes it frees you up to deal with it and to accept it.” British doubles star Joe Salisbury on his return to the Tour after a break due to anxiety. Interview for @the2ndserve.bsky.social www.thesecondserve.com/joe-salisbur...
A Return to Love - The Second Serve
Joe Salisbury was suffering from acute anxiety and has just now come back from a lengthy break from tennis.
www.thesecondserve.com
April 22, 2026 at 7:41 AM
”Being honest about things is never a bad thing. Sometimes it frees you up to deal with it and to accept it.” British doubles star Joe Salisbury on his return to the Tour after a break due to anxiety. Interview for @the2ndserve.bsky.social www.thesecondserve.com/joe-salisbur...
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Joe Salsibury's best return yet. via @simoncambers.bsky.social
www.thesecondserve.com/joe-salisbur...
www.thesecondserve.com/joe-salisbur...
A Return to Love - The Second Serve
Joe Salisbury was suffering from acute anxiety and has just now come back from a lengthy break from tennis.
www.thesecondserve.com
April 21, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Joe Salsibury's best return yet. via @simoncambers.bsky.social
www.thesecondserve.com/joe-salisbur...
www.thesecondserve.com/joe-salisbur...
Last day to enter the 2026 Tom Perrotta Prize - open to writers 35 and under who show excellence in tennis journalism. Details of how to enter below. Includes cash prize! Good luck! www.atptour.com/en/news/tom-...
Tom Perrotta Prize for Tennis Journalism: Entries open for 2026 | ATP Tour | Tennis
Entries are now open for the 2026 Tom Perrotta Prize for Tennis Journalism. The annual award, now in its fifth year, recognises excellence in tennis journalism and is open to writers aged 35 and under...
www.atptour.com
April 20, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Last day to enter the 2026 Tom Perrotta Prize - open to writers 35 and under who show excellence in tennis journalism. Details of how to enter below. Includes cash prize! Good luck! www.atptour.com/en/news/tom-...
Sometimes you have so much in an interview that it won’t fit in one article. So, here is the first of a couple of pieces with Jelena Dokic, whose story remains one of the most incredible in sport, and who is an inspiration to so many people. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/a...
‘I’m extremely lucky to be here’: Jelena Dokic on childhood dreams and talking tennis
Australia’s former world No 4 player and now respected pundit speaks about highs and lows in her life, and the importance of family on success
www.theguardian.com
April 19, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Sometimes you have so much in an interview that it won’t fit in one article. So, here is the first of a couple of pieces with Jelena Dokic, whose story remains one of the most incredible in sport, and who is an inspiration to so many people. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/a...
Reposted by Simon Cambers
The ultimate local boy - Valentin Vacherot - is loving life at the Monte-Carlo Masters www.thesecondserve.com/home-court-a...
www.thesecondserve.com
April 10, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The ultimate local boy - Valentin Vacherot - is loving life at the Monte-Carlo Masters www.thesecondserve.com/home-court-a...
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Some players stay with a coach for years, while others chop and change. The likes of @rogerfederer.bsky.social did well without one for a while. A piece for @the2ndserve.bsky.social on why a full-time coach may not be right for everyone
www.thesecondserve.com/the-coach-ap...
www.thesecondserve.com/the-coach-ap...
The Coach Approach - The Second Serve
The coaching carousel turns, but are full-time coaches even necessary?
www.thesecondserve.com
April 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Some players stay with a coach for years, while others chop and change. The likes of @rogerfederer.bsky.social did well without one for a while. A piece for @the2ndserve.bsky.social on why a full-time coach may not be right for everyone
www.thesecondserve.com/the-coach-ap...
www.thesecondserve.com/the-coach-ap...
Reposted by Simon Cambers
