James Duckworth is expected to gain direct entry into the Australian Open main draw after winning his fourth Challenger title of the season in India.

James Duckworth moves closer to a world top 100 return after winning ATP Challenger title in Playford.

In a reversal of fortune, James Duckworth enters the ATP Challenger final in Playford courtesy of a retirement.

James Duckworth's impressive season continued with a trip to the final of the ATP Las Vegas Challenger, where countryman Chris O'Connell reached the semifinals.

James Duckworth wins his second ATP Challenger title of 2019 and continues to move closer to a top-100 return.

James Duckworth attains his highest ranking in more than two years after a run to the ATP Challenger final in Yokkaichi, Japan.

James Duckworth's win at the ATP Challenger event in Bangkok at the weekend is set to push the Australian back inside the world's top 200.

James Duckworth's trip to the semifinals at last week's ATP Challenger event in Bangkok has pushed the 27-year-old to the brink of the top 200.

Rafael Nadal has already knocked out fellow Australians James Duckworth and Matthew Ebden without dropping a set and defeated De Minaur 6-1 6-2 6-4 at Wimbledon in 2018.

Aussie No.2 John Millman, qualifier Thanasi Kokkinakis and wildcards James Duckworth and Kimberly Birrell are gearing up for a strong start to 2019 at the Australian Open.