James McCabe

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Everything so far the last two years has just been a learning experience from travelling and you just don't know what to expect until you do it.

James McCabe, 15 Jan 2025
James Mccabe wins a point

Biography

On Court

  • Coached by his father, Patrick
  • Won 16/u Australian Championships in 2019
  • Peaked at world No.71 in ITF World Junior Tour rankings in October 2021
  • Earned first ATP Tour ranking points in 2021 after reaching two ITF Futures quarterfinals in Tunisia
  • Rose almost 1,000 places in the ATP rankings in 2022, helped by reaching Australian Pro Tour finals in Canberra and Bendigo
  • Reached first ATP Challenger semifinals (Bengaluru, Puerto Vallarta) in 2023, allowing him to crack the top 300
  • Won two ITF singles titles in 2024 (Roehampton, Nottingham) 
  • Notched his first main-draw Grand Slam win at the 2025 Australian Open, and later that year won three qualifying matches to debut at Wimbledon 
  • Reached Sydney Challenger semifinals in 2025, featuring a win over second seed and compatriot Rinky Hijikata, and the semifinals of the Taipei Challenger.

Off Court

  • Tossed the coin at the Australian Open 2013 semifinal clash between Novak Djokovic and David Ferrer
  • Set the 10 and under Australian beep test record in 2013 with 12.1
  • Also talented in cricket, swimming and football
  • Male Junior Athlete of the Year finalist at 2021 Australian Tennis Awards.

Statistics

Key statistics

Born5 July 2003
BirthplaceIba Zambales, Philippines
Height188cm
PlaysRight-handed
CoachPatrick McCabe, Wally Masur

Singles titles 

  • 2024: Roehampton M25, Nottingham M25 

Singles finals 

  • 2022: Bendigo M25, Canberra M25 

Doubles finals 

  • 2023: Tunis Challenger (w/ Aziz Ouakaa) 
  • 2022: Cairns M25 (w/ Adam Walton) 

Year-end singles ranking history

YearWorld ranking
2025194
2024256
2023272
2022412
20211415

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