![James McCabe (AUS) in action during the 2023 Australian Open Qualifiers at Melbourne Park on Monday, January 9th, 2023. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT Tennis Australia/Mark Dadswell](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/113705-287x465.jpg)
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
Vukic, Purcell score opening wins in Eastbourne
![Vukic-Purcell-ATP-Eastbourne Aleksandar Vukic (L) and Max Purcell are into the last 16 of the ATP event in Eastbourne. (Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vukic-Purcell-ATP-Eastbourne-700x450.jpg)
25 June, 2024
Australian duo Aleksandar Vukic and Max Purcell have progressed to the second round in Eastbourne, while Rinky Hijikata began with a win in Mallorca.
Read moreAustralian duo Aleksandar Vukic and Max Purcell have progressed to the second round in Eastbourne, while Rinky Hijikata began with a win in Mallorca.
McCabe scores major milestone to qualify at ATP event in Eastbourne
![James McCabe in action. Picture: Getty Images James McCabe in action. Picture: Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GettyImages-1936118256-700x450.jpg)
24 June, 2024
James McCabe has notched several impressive career-firsts during a successful qualifying campaign at an ATP 250 tournament in Great Britain.
Read moreJames McCabe has notched several impressive career-firsts during a successful qualifying campaign at an ATP 250 tournament in Great Britain.
Australian Pro Tour: Emerson Jones among impressive Mildura field
![Emerson Jones Emerson Jones](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Emerson-Jones-Mildura-Australian-Pro-Tour-700x450.jpg)
10 March, 2024
Australian junior prodigy Emerson Jones continues her transition to the pro ranks when she hits the grass courts this week at the Mildura International.
Read moreAustralian junior prodigy Emerson Jones continues her transition to the pro ranks when she hits the grass courts this week at the Mildura International.
Strong field set as Australian Pro Tour returns to Victoria
![Li Tu, Priscilla Hon and Omar Jasika will compete on the Australian Pro Tour this week. Li Tu, Priscilla Hon and Omar Jasika will compete on the Australian Pro Tour this week.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/APT-190224-700x450.jpg)
19 February, 2024
Li Tu, Priscilla Hon and Omar Jasika are the top seeds at an Australian Pro Tour event in the Victorian town of Traralgon this week.
Read moreLi Tu, Priscilla Hon and Omar Jasika are the top seeds at an Australian Pro Tour event in the Victorian town of Traralgon this week.