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. I can still hear their enthusiastic cheers—“Come on, Jamie!” 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 now 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've had the privilege of working with many outstanding coaches, including several formative years at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. However the two most pivotal influences are coaches Jay Devashetty and Felix Alvarado. Jay, who coached me from age eight to sixteen and again as a professional, and Felix, who worked with me from age sixteen to twenty-two, not only refined the technical aspects of my game but also helped develop my fighting spirit. They instilled the importance of fitness, mental toughness, and discipline, shaping both the player and the person I am today. Through countless hours of hard work and family sacrifices, I reached #1 in the country in the U14s, U16s, and U18s divisions, claiming three singles and two doubles Super National Championships, and ranking 30th in the ITF Juniors. Representing the United States at both the Junior Fed Cup and Maureen Connolly Cup remains one of my proudest achievements.

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 kicked off in dramatic fashion with a wildcard into the 2015 US Open main draw, where I faced world #4 Caroline Wozniacki on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Since then, I've built a career I'm proud of, collecting 11 ITF Singles and 19 ITF Doubles Championships, competing in all four Grand Slams, and notching victories against some of the world's best players – including Sofia Kenin, Jennifer Brady, Danielle Collins, Vera Zvonareva, and Donna Vekic. I've also had the privilege of competing in tight matches against champions like 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 - a challenge all athletes face.

Beyond my personal ambitions, I am deeply committed to making a positive impact on others, particularly by inspiring the next generation of female players. I strive to be a role model - tenacious yet gracious on the court - exemplifying the hard work, discipline, and values that tennis has instilled in me.

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.