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
Aussie weekly wrap: McCabe wins first pro title
22 July, 2024
James McCabe did not drop a set en route to his first ITF Futures title, one of several great results for Australian players around the globe last week.
Read moreJames McCabe did not drop a set en route to his first ITF Futures title, one of several great results for Australian players around the globe last week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Jones heads multiple Wimbledon finalists
15 July, 2024
Teenager Emerson Jones and doubles combination Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson fought for trophies at SW19 amid a string of Australian highlights.
Read moreTeenager Emerson Jones and doubles combination Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson fought for trophies at SW19 amid a string of Australian highlights.
Aussie weekly wrap: Resurgent Fourlis among multiple title winners
8 July, 2024
Jaimee Fourlis returned to form with an impressive title-winning run in singles at an ITF tournament in the Netherlands this week.
Read moreJaimee Fourlis returned to form with an impressive title-winning run in singles at an ITF tournament in the Netherlands this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: Emotional victories and major breakthroughs
1 July, 2024
An incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
Read moreAn incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
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