James Duckworth has found the Tour difficult, recording 77–132 across 209 matches (36.8%). The numbers point to a player still building their Tour presence — a key area of opportunity going forward. James Duckworth has reached 1 final without yet claiming a title — one of the finest margins in tennis.
At Grand Slam level (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open): James Duckworth has struggled at Grand Slam level: 14–41 (25.5%) in 55 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on Tour.
ATP Masters 1000 (Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris): James Duckworth is 11–12 (47.8%) across 23 Masters matches — below .500 in the Tour's deepest fields. Lifting that record here would unlock better results across the calendar.
One final reached, without converting it into a title. That final-round experience is valuable groundwork for going one step further next time. 3 semifinals. 13 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10: 0–18 (0.0%, 18 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record.
By format — best-of-five: 14–41 (25.5%); best-of-three: 63–91 (40.9%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance.
Peak season: 2021 — 22–19 (53.7%) from 41 matches. That year captures the ceiling of what James Duckworth can do when performing at their best and represents the standard to aim for.
Recent Form 2026: 4–12 (25.0%). Last 10: L L L L W L W L W L — mixed results, some inconsistency in the current period.
