Meet Our Team

I moved to Portland with my family from Shanghai, China in 2016. A good friend of mine introduced me to the tennis world in 2017. Since then, I have really enjoyed this sport. Playing tennis with friends of all skill levels brings me a lot of joy. Tennis is also a good social activity and I have made a lot of local friends through it.

I started to play the USTA mixed 7.0 double act as a 3.0 man from the beginning of 2022. By playing against different opponents, I gained much experience of how to deploy different strategies as well as learning what aspects of my game such as serve, volley, backhand to work on. My long term target is to reach 3.5/4.0 level to enjoy both USTA game and recreational playing.

As a self employee - real estate broker, I have a very flexible schedule to enjoy this sport. In my spare time, I also like modifying automobiles in my garage, car racing, traveling with family, photography, and watching movies.

Tao, who moved to Oregon from Massachusetts in 2005, discovered her love for tennis in 2014 while waiting for her kids' activities. Her journey led to competing in USTA leagues, achieving Sectionals and Nationals. As a captain for women's and mixed teams since 2019, she values inclusivity and community.

Tao's leadership, organizational skills, and passion drive her role in the Oregon Chinese Tennis Association (ORCTA), focusing on unity, well-being, and community impact. Beyond tennis, she enjoys painting, gardening, traveling, cooking, and time with friends.

Dan, a dedicated tennis enthusiast, started his tennis journey in 2005 in China. After moving to the U.S. in 2018, he carried his strong love for tennis. Over the years, he improved his skills through local clubs and competitive tournaments in his region, learning important lessons about determination, hard work, and being a good sport.

Since coming to America, Dan easily became part of different tennis groups, fully enjoying the diverse tennis culture. Whether he's playing on the court or watching a match, tennis always makes Dan happy and helps him grow as a person, something he's really thankful for.

John moved to Oregon from Arizona in 2003. He currently works fulltime for Nike where he gets to contribute daily to his two passions in life: engineering and sports. In his spare time, John enjoys making friends through sports, therefore, regularly participates in USTA leagues.

Outside of work and sports, John spends most of his remaining time chauffeuring his teenage son around various activities across the country.