 Duckworth started his year at the 2013 Brisbane International where he lost in the second round of qualifying.He then played in the 2013 Apia International Sydney, where as a wildcard he almost made an upset against world number 46 Denis Istomin 7–6(4), 4–6, 6–7(3).Duckworth then played in the 2013 Australian Open after receiving a wild card.