Nok Yiu Tang

Quick Info

Age: 28 (November 28, 1997)

Gender: Female

Height: 160cm

Plays: Right-Handed

Hometown: Hong Kong, China

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Speaks Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
From Hong Kong; based in Hong Kong.
Only child; full-time professional pickleball player.
Played tennis since primary school before transitioning to pickleball.
First discovered pickleball when the sport was newly introduced to Hong Kong and was invited to compete thanks to her tennis background.
Loves how pickleball combines patience with speed, and how each point involves different strategies.
Family and friends were all very supportive; given her finesse-over-power playing style, they were curious to see how far she could go.
PPA Asia highlight was winning bronze medals in both singles and mixed doubles at her first-ever PPA event in Malaysia, which inspired her to go pro.
Favorite shot is the backhand flick; favorite drill is speed up and counter.
Pre-game ritual is prayer.
Dream pro doubles partner is Gabriel Tardio.
Driven by her competitive nature — once she starts something, she has a strong desire to be the best at it.
Parents instilled in her the principle of giving everything her all, leaving no room for regrets.
Hobbies include dance, listening to music, and reading.
Phone home screen is different K-pop idols.
Coffee order is an iced latte or green tea; birthday cake of choice is tiramisu or cheesecake.
Most-used emoji is 😂.
Must-have travel accessories are her speaker and iPad.
Hopes to achieve results that help pickleball gain more recognition and redefine what Asian athletes are capable of on the international stage.