James Duckworth
Australian tennis player with ATP titles
Born
January 21st, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A professional tennis player from Australia. Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 82 in March 2022. Participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with notable performances at the Australian Open and US Open. Generated recognition for resilience in competing through injuries, contributing to a steady career.
Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 82
Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments
Won several ATP Challenger titles
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