James Duckworth
🇦🇺 Australia | Age 34 | 1.83 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2010 | Coach: Paul Baccanello
ATP rank
#64
Current setup
Babolat Pure Drive, ALU Power Rough, 20.9 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 3 Aug 2026Shoes
Adidas
Clothing
Australian
Sponsor
String tension
20.9 kg / 46.1 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Duckworth Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- ALU Power Rough at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
0
Career W-L
84–136
Win rate
38.2%
Career high
#46
Prize money
$5.6M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q1 '10 '11 '23
Roland Garros
Q1 '12 '19 '23 '24
Wimbledon
Q2 '12 '19 '23
US Open
Q2 '12 '14
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R2 |
| 2025 | R2 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2024 | R1 | Q1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2023 | Q1 | Q1 | Q2 | R1 |
| 2022 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2021 | R2 | R2 | R3 | R1 |
| 2020 | R1 | R1 | – | R1 |
| 2019 | R1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q1 |
| 2018 | Q2 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2017 | R1 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | R1 | – | Q1 | R2 |
| 2015 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 |
| 2014 | R1 | R1 | R1 | Q2 |
| 2013 | R2 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2012 | R2 | Q1 | Q2 | Q2 |
| 2011 | Q1 | – | – | – |
| 2010 | Q1 | – | – | – |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet BabolatShoes AdidasClothing Australian❓
Frequently Asked Questions
James Duckworth plays with the Pure Drive racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Babolat players on the ATP equipment list.
James Duckworth uses Luxilon ALU Power Rough — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
James Duckworth strings at 20.9–21.8 kg (46.1–48.1 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
James Duckworth wears Adidas on the ATP Tour.
James Duckworth's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The Pure Drive is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Luxilon ALU Power Rough or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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