Colin Wong

Quick Info

Age: 29 (August 1, 1996)

Gender: Male

Height: 178cm

Plays: Left-Handed

Hometown: Shah Alam, Malaysia

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Speaks English, Malay, and Mandarin.
From Shah Alam, Malaysia; currently based in Kuala Lumpur.
Started playing tennis at age 8 and competed internationally on the junior circuit.
Attended the University of Delaware on a Division I tennis scholarship; graduated with an Economics degree.
Worked in the banking industry for five years before transitioning to professional pickleball.
Discovered pickleball through a close friend at courts near his home — got hooked and never looked back.
Parents were initially skeptical but came on board once they saw how much the sport meant to him, and now come to watch his matches.
PPA Asia highlight was playing alongside top US pros, which gave him the drive to become the best player he can be.
Favorite shot is the backhand Erne.
Pre-game ritual is listening to his favorite house music playlist to get in the zone.
Dream pro doubles partner is Ben Johns; dream celebrity doubles partner is David Dobrik.
Off-court style is an oversized tee and shorts; favorite sneakers are New Balance 530.
Hobbies include cafe hopping, discovering new music, and traveling.
Has three dogs; phone homescreen is a photo of his puppy.
Coffee order is an iced latte; birthday cake of choice is chocolate cake.
Most-used emoji is 😒.
Aims to help elevate pickleball in Asia by growing grassroots participation, developing young talent, and promoting high-quality training standards, especially in his home country of Malaysia.