James Duckworth has found the Tour difficult, recording 74–128 across 202 matches (36.6%). 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: 12–39 (23.5%) in 51 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: 0–17 (0.0%, 17 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: 12–39 (23.5%); best-of-three: 62–89 (41.1%). 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: 1–8 (11.1%). Last 9: L L W L L L L L L — a difficult recent run, with results not going the right way.
