PLAYER PROFILE
Jason Kubler
- Age31
- 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
- Enjoyed a career-best Grand Slam run at Wimbledon 2022, reaching the fourth round as a qualifier
- Made Davis Cup debut in September 2022, becoming the 114th player to represent Australia in the competition
- Scored two top-40 singles wins representing Australia at the inaugural United Cup
- Won the Australian Open 2023 men’s doubles title alongside Rinky Hijikata as wildcards; Kubler was ranked No.163 at the time and making only his third Grand Slam doubles appearance.
Off court
- 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
2023 | 102 |
2022 | 109 |
2021 | 201 |
2020 | 257 |
2019 | 264 |
2018 | 114 |
2017 | 337 |
2016 | 1036 |
2015 | 547 |
2014 | 136 |
2013 | 469 |
2012 | 324 |
2011 | 528 |
2010 | 535 |
Jason Kubler in the news
Double Aussie success in final Pro Tour event of 2024
2 December, 2024
Daria Saville wins her first singles title in seven years in the last Australian Pro Tour event of 2024, while Matthew Dellavedova scooped the men's singles title.
Read moreDaria Saville wins her first singles title in seven years in the last Australian Pro Tour event of 2024, while Matthew Dellavedova scooped the men's singles title.
Pro Tour: Hon breaks drought on the Sunshine Coast
26 November, 2024
Priscilla Hon has won her first title in 10 months at the Sunshine Coast Tennis International.
Read morePriscilla Hon has won her first title in 10 months at the Sunshine Coast Tennis International.
Pro Tour: Kubler to make long-awaited return in Brisbane
12 November, 2024
Jason Kubler will play at the Brisbane QTC Tennis International this week, 10 months after his most recent competitive match.
Read moreJason Kubler will play at the Brisbane QTC Tennis International this week, 10 months after his most recent competitive match.
Australian tennis returns to glory days with 45-year first
8 September, 2024
An incredible seven Australian players have won a Grand Slam men's doubles title within the past three years.
Read moreAn incredible seven Australian players have won a Grand Slam men's doubles title within the past three years.