
PLAYER PROFILE
Jason Kubler
- Age27
- Born19 May 1993
- Birth PlaceBrisbane, Queensland
- LivesBrisbane, Queensland
- Height179 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachBen Mathias & David Hodge
- Pro Since2008
“It’s been a long time, it feels good to get one.”
— Jason Kubler, 27 Jan 2020
» Kubler back in winner’s circle
On court
- Began playing tennis when his father introduced him to the game, aged five.
- With his powerful build and heavy-hitting playing style, he’s been described as a right-handed version of Rafael Nadal.
- Led the 2009 Junior Davis Cup team to victory, remaining undefeated in singles and doubles.
- Davis Cup triumph was part of a 36-match winning streak in 2009 that also reaped five junior ITF titles.
- Won the Optus 18s Australian Championships in 2009, defeating Ben Mitchell in the final.
- Made his Grand Slam debut at the 2010 Australian Open.
- Won his first ITF Futures events in 2011, securing back-to-back titles in Texas and Alabama.
- Member of the 2012 Australian Institute of Sport Pro Tour Program.
- Won first ATP Challenger title in Sibiu, Romania in 2014; one of four titles he won that year to finish season ranked No.136.
- Qualified at Wimbledon in 2018, marking the first time he had won three qualifying rounds to reach a Grand Slam main draw.
- Cracked ATP top 100 (at No.99) on 20 August 2018 after reaching final of Vancouver Challenger.
- Players he admires are Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.
- Dream is to win all four Grand Slam titles and to be world No.1.
- Favourite surface is clay.
- Sidelined during 2019 with wrist injury
Off court
- Sporting hero is Lance Armstrong.
- Enjoys hanging out with his mates in his spare time.
- Good friends with fellow player Ben Mitchell.
- Hobbies include Rugby League.
Year-end singles ranking history
2020 | 257 |
2019 | 264 |
2018 | 114 |
2017 | 337 |
2016 | 1036 |
2015 | 547 |
2014 | 136 |
2013 | 469 |
2012 | 324 |
2011 | 528 |
2010 | 535 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2018 Winnipeg CH
2014 Spain F1 ITF, Netherlands F3 ITF, Italy F24 ITF, Sibiu CH
2013 Italy F4 ITF, Spain F37 ITF, Egypt F36 ITF
2012 U.S.A F4 ITF, Australia F4 ITF
2011 U.S.A F28 ITF, U.S.A F29 ITF
Finals
2019 Winnetka CH
2018 Vancouver CH
2014 Egypt F3 ITF, Spain F2 ITF, Lima CH
2013 Bundaberg F5 ITF
2012 Turkey F25 ITF, Australia F3 ITF, U.S.A F3 ITF, U.S.A F1 ITF, Spain F30 ITF
2010 Australia F3 ITF
Jason Kubler in the news
Australian men inspiring each other

10 February, 2021
Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios are proudly buoyed by the success of their Aussie peers this summer.
Read moreAlex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios are proudly buoyed by the success of their Aussie peers this summer.
Bolt, Popyrin, Duckworth power on at Murray River Open

3 February, 2021
Australian men continue their strong start to the 2021 season in Melbourne, with Alex Bolt, Alexei Popyrin and James Duckworth advancing to the third round.
Read moreAustralian men continue their strong start to the 2021 season in Melbourne, with Alex Bolt, Alexei Popyrin and James Duckworth advancing to the third round.
Aussies take centre stage at jam-packed Melbourne Summer Series

3 February, 2021
There is plenty to cheer about for Aussie fans at Melbourne Park today, with 22 Australian players competing in the Melbourne Summer Series.
Read moreThere is plenty to cheer about for Aussie fans at Melbourne Park today, with 22 Australian players competing in the Melbourne Summer Series.
Nick Kyrgios enjoys a winning tour return

2 February, 2021
Seven Aussie men have progressed to the second round at the Murray River Open, with Nick Kyrgios, James Duckworth, Alexei Popyrin and Andrew Harris all scoring wins at Melbourne…
Read moreSeven Aussie men have progressed to the second round at the Murray River Open, with Nick Kyrgios, James Duckworth, Alexei Popyrin and Andrew Harris all scoring wins at Melbourne…