I have loved tennis for as long as I can remember. I grew up watching my sister and two brothers play, and even my mother spent time on the courts. At just three years old, my siblings would toss balls to me on weekend afternoons. They celebrated every small victory, every tiny step, making me feel like a champion from the very start.

Professional Tennis Player Jamie Loeb learning to play tennis at 4 years old
Professional Tennis Player Jamie Loeb with her family at the US Open. (L to R - Jerry Loeb, Jason Loeb, Jenna Loeb, Jamie Loeb, Susan Loeb, Justin Loeb)
Professional Tennis Player Jamie Loeb playing tennis at 7 Years Old at ClubFit Briarcliff.

Tennis runs deep in my family. My sister, Jenna, a top ranked national player who later competed for Wake Forest, paved the way nine years ahead of me. My brothers share the same passion for the game. Jason played first singles for Springfield College, and Justin is a tennis director in Westchester. From a young age, I looked up to all of them, and their constant support fueled my drive to play more and play better.

By age seven, I was playing several times a week, taking lessons, and sharpening my skills through regular hitting sessions. By nine, my dedication propelled me from local tournaments to regional competitions and eventually to sectional events across the Tri-State area. My first taste of national and international competition came through the local “Little Mo,” where wins earned me the opportunity to compete in Chicago and Austin, Texas. From that moment on, I was completely hooked.  

Professional Tennis Player's Jamie Loeb and Noah Rubin receiving player of the year honors as junior players.

I was lucky to work with some incredible coaches growing up, spending key years at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. The biggest influences, though, were Jay Devashetty and Felix Alvarado, who were my developmental coaches throughout my junior and professional career. They refined my game, built my mental toughness, and taught me how to compete with confidence.

Those lessons paid off. After years of hard work (and plenty of family sacrifice), I reached #1 in the country in the U14, U16, and U18 divisions, won three singles and two doubles Super Nationals. My success on the international stage followed. I achieved a careerhigh ranking of 30 in the ITF Juniors and represented the U.S. at the Junior Fed Cup and Maureen Connolly Cup.

These accomplishments opened the door to an incredible educational and athletic opportunity at the University of North Carolina. Under the guidance of Coach Brian Kalbas and Assistant Coaches Sara O’Leary and Courtney Nagle, my collegiate career exceeded my wildest dreams. As a freshman in 2013- 2014, I earned ITA All-American honors in both singles and doubles, was named ITA National Player and Rookie of the Year, and reached #1 in NCAA women's singles. My sophomore year brought even more success: our team captured the ITA National Indoor Team Championship, and I became the first Tar Heel to win the NCAA Singles Championship. In the summer of 2015, I captured the inaugural American Collegiate Invitational title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.  My hometown of Ossining, NY even declared August 3rd as Jamie Loeb Day capping an incredible celebration of the year’s success.  

My professional career began on one of tennis’s biggest stages, Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2015 US Open. This is where I made my debut as a wildcard in the main draw against world No. 4 Caroline Wozniacki. Since then, I’ve built a career I’m proud of, capturing 11 ITF Singles and 19 ITF Doubles titles, competing in all four Grand Slams, and earning wins over players like Sofia Kenin, Jennifer Brady, Danielle Collins, Vera Zvonareva, and Donna Vekic. I’ve also gone toe to toe in tight battles with champions such as Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, and Elena Rybakina.

Looking ahead, my primary focus is to return to the top 150 in Singles and break into the top 100 in Doubles, with aspirations to push even further. Competing at Grand Slams remains a major priority, and I firmly believe there is still so much more I can achieve in my career. Success will depend on evolving my game while staying injury free, which is a challenge all athletes face.

I strive to inspire the next generation of players, serving as a role model through tenacity and grace on the court. Guided by dedication, discipline, and core values, I strive to help others grow and succeed.

This sport has shaped me in profound ways, molding the person I am today. I plan to embrace every moment of the journey, including the tough ones, while giving my absolute best and continuing to grow both as a player and as an individual.