ATP Tour
James Duckworth
Lost 4 straightBeat 4 favorites#64
ATP World Ranking - 877 pts
Player Archetype
🤖 Servebot
Lives and dies by the serve. Racks up free points with aces and unreturnable deliveries, holding serve with ease. Return games are the weaker side, making break points critical.
High ace rateDominant serviceWeaker returnBig first serve
Strong against
🧱 The Wall62%
⚔️ The Gladiator58%
Weak against
💥 Big Hitter51%
👑 The Complete Package52%
Player Overview
Age
34
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight
82 kg (181 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Turned Pro
2010
Career-High Ranking
#46 (2022-01-31)
Record 2015-2026
373
Wins
251
Losses
59.8%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29/28 | 13/6 | 14/18 | 2/4 |
| 2025 | 44/34 | 6/4 | 33/24 | 5/6 |
| 2024 | 42/28 | 2/3 | 30/20 | 10/5 |
| 2023 | 51/28 | 1/3 | 48/23 | 2/2 |
| 2022 | 25/30 | 0/2 | 21/20 | 4/8 |
| 2021 | 46/31 | 1/2 | 34/23 | 11/6 |
| 2020 | 16/15 | 1/2 | 15/13 | - |
| 2019 | 50/25 | 8/4 | 38/18 | 4/3 |
| 2018 | 15/14 | 0/1 | 15/11 | 0/2 |
| 2016 | 38/18 | - | 32/13 | 1/5 |
| 2015 | 33/27 | 8/5 | 23/20 | 1/1 |
| Career | 389/278 | 40/32 | 303/203 | 40/42 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (16 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match6.4
Double Faults / Match4.1
Avg 1st Serve120 mph
Max Serve Speed129 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match31.0
Unforced Errors / Match38.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 402 serve-stat matches
James Duckworth has served 3+ aces in 92% of career matches and 5+ aces in 73.9%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 99% | 399/402 |
| 3 or more | 92% | 370/402 |
| 5 or more | 74% | 297/402 |
| 10 or more | 27% | 108/402 |
| 15 or more | 7% | 26/402 |
| 20 or more | 2% | 7/402 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 87% | 348/402 |
| 2 or more | 64% | 257/402 |
| 3 or more | 41% | 166/402 |
| 5 or more | 17% | 70/402 |
| 8 or more | 3% | 11/402 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 2/402 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 61% | 404/665 |
| 3 Sets | 35% | 230/665 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 39% | 261/665 |
| 2-1 | 17% | 112/665 |
| 1-2 | 14% | 93/665 |
| 0-2 | 22% | 143/665 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 55% | 367/665 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 60% | 400/663 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 51% | 132/259 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLLLW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai | 1st Round | Hubert Hurkacz | Hard | 36 67 | L |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Chengdu Open - Chengdu | 1st Round | Lorenzo Sonego | Hard | 46 46 | L |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Davis Cup, Group I, 1R, AUS-POL 3-1 | Rubber 2 | Kamil Majchrzak | Hard | 62 36 36 | L |
| Sep 3, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Yibing Wu | Hard | 57 36 16 | L |
| Aug 31, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Matteo Arnaldi | Hard | 57 63 62 76 | W |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Winston-Salem Open - Winston-Salem | Semifinals | Arthur Fery | Hard | L | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Winston-Salem Open - Winston-Salem | Quarterfinals | Fabian Marozsan | Hard | 67 62 64 | W |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Winston-Salem Open - Winston-Salem | 3rd Round | Lorenzo Sonego | Hard | 75 63 | W |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Winston-Salem Open - Winston-Salem | 2nd Round | Mariano Navone | Hard | 63 76 | W |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Winston-Salem Open - Winston-Salem | 1st Round | Quinn Vandecasteele | Hard | 62 61 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
James Duckworth FAQ
James Duckworth is a hard-working Australian veteran who has battled through years of injuries to remain a tour-level competitor. He plays an aggressive, serve-backed game and reached a career-high inside the top fifty. Most comfortable on faster surfaces, Duckworth is a regular in Grand Slam main draws and a respected, resilient figure on the circuit.
James Duckworth is ranked #64 on the ATP tour with 877 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #46, reached in 2022.
James Duckworth is from Australia and turned pro in 2010.
James Duckworth is listed at 6'0" (183 cm). Listed weight is 82 kg (181 lb).
James Duckworth is 34 years old.
James Duckworth plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
James Duckworth has a win-loss record since 2015 of 373-251 (60% win rate).
James Duckworth: a career-high ranking of #46 in 2022. On tour since 2010.
James Duckworth's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 303-203 record (60%). Surface splits: hard 303-203 (60%), clay 40-32 (56%), and grass 40-42 (49%).
James Duckworth has won 5 of the last 10 completed matches (50%). The current run is 4 straight losses.
James Duckworth's most-played opponents are Beibit Zhukayev (7 meetings, 6-1), Li Tu (7 meetings, 3-4), and Marc Polmans (6 meetings, 3-3).