Jamie Wei

Quick Info

Age: 25 (September 3, 1999)
Gender: Female
Height: 165cm
Plays: Right-Handed
Hometown: Chiayi, Chinese Taipei
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Jamie Wei's Bio

  • 魏莛婕
  • Speaks Mandarin and English.
  • Holds a Master’s Degree in Sport Business.
  • Former Division I tennis player at Temple University, ranked as high as #5 nationally during college career.
  • Served as tennis team captain and president of the International Student-Athlete Association.
  • Discovered pickleball after finishing college tennis career while looking for a new competitive outlet.
  • Most memorable pickleball moments include winning the PPA Gold Coast Pro Women’s Doubles and being drafted in the first round of MLP Australia.
  • Favorite shots are forehand off-the-bounce speed-up and backhand counter; enjoys the 7/11 drill for building consistency.
  • Pre-game ritual includes listening to music, light stretching, and visualization.
  • Dream celebrity doubles partner is Serena Williams.
  • Recovery routine includes exploring the city, making art, getting bubble tea, taking ice baths, and doing yoga.
  • Post-match meal preferences include bubble tea and Asian food like ramen or dumplings.
  • Has a dog.
  • Pre-game playlist includes “Sailor Song” by Gigi Perez, “Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift, and “Good Good” by Maisie Peters.
  • Coffee order is Black Milk Tea with Boba.
  • Inspired by athletes who lead with humility and resilience, like Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal.
  • Aims to be “a bridge between continents” to help grow pickleball in Asia at both grassroots and professional levels.
  • Dream city for a PPA Tour Asia event is Taipei: “It would be amazing to play in front of my family and friends.”