PLAYER PROFILE
James McCabe
- Age21
- Born 5 July 2003
- Birth PlaceIba Zambales, Philippines
- LivesSydney, New South Wales
- Height185 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
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.
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.
Year-end ranking history
2023 | 272 |
2022 | 412 |
2021 | 1415 |
James McCabe in the news
Rankings movers: O’Connell on verge of top-70 return
1 October, 2024
Christopher O’Connell’s solid week at the Tokyo ATP 500 event has elevated his current standing eight places.
Read moreChristopher O’Connell’s solid week at the Tokyo ATP 500 event has elevated his current standing eight places.
Aussie weekly wrap: McCabe thrives as Aussie duos bag doubles titles
30 September, 2024
James McCabe reached the semifinal of the Nonthaburi Challenger, where Luke Saville and Tristan Schoolkate won the doubles.
Read moreJames McCabe reached the semifinal of the Nonthaburi Challenger, where Luke Saville and Tristan Schoolkate won the doubles.
Ranking movers: Olivia Gadecki becomes Australia’s new top-ranked woman
16 September, 2024
Olivia Gadecki makes her top-100 debut in singles this week after her breakout run at a WTA 500 tournament in Mexico.
Read moreOlivia Gadecki makes her top-100 debut in singles this week after her breakout run at a WTA 500 tournament in Mexico.
Aussie weekly wrap: Six Australian men celebrate title-winning runs
9 September, 2024
Omar Jasika extended his current winning streak to a career-best 12 matches with another title-winning run in Bali this week.
Read moreOmar Jasika extended his current winning streak to a career-best 12 matches with another title-winning run in Bali this week.