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
Chris O'Connell in action. Photo: Getty Images
1 October, 2024

Christopher O’Connell’s solid week at the Tokyo ATP 500 event has elevated his current standing eight places.
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Aussie weekly wrap: McCabe thrives as Aussie duos bag doubles titles
James McCabe in action. Photo: Tennis Australia
30 September, 2024

James McCabe reached the semifinal of the Nonthaburi Challenger, where Luke Saville and Tristan Schoolkate won the doubles.
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Ranking movers: Olivia Gadecki becomes Australia’s new top-ranked woman
Olivia Gadecki at Guadalajara. Picture: Getty Images
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.
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Aussie weekly wrap: Six Australian men celebrate title-winning runs
Omar Jasika in action. Picture: Tennis Australia
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.
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