Jessie Irvine
Jessie Irvine is a USA professional pickleball player known for a all-around / athletic game. Born in 1993, Jessie is around 33 years old and hails from Cary, NC. Jessie is ranked #6 women's in singles and Top 5 across all three divisions. Jessie plays with the Engage Pursuit Pro and is sponsored by Engage Pickleball. Jessie stands 5'8" (173 cm).
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Hometown
- Cary, NC
- Age
- ~33 (born 1993)
- Height
- 5'8" (173 cm)
- Playing style
- All-around / athletic
- Singles rank
- #6 women's
- Doubles rank
- Top 5 across all three divisions
- Paddle
- Engage Pursuit Pro
- Sponsor
- Engage Pickleball
- Turned pro
- 2019
About Jessie
One of the most versatile players in the women's game. Irvine switched from professional tennis to pickleball after a shoulder injury that prevented her from hitting overheads — the same mechanics that were her weakness in tennis became her pickleball superpower.
Career highlights
- ›Top-5 in singles, women's doubles, AND mixed doubles simultaneously
- ›Former dominant mixed doubles partnership with Riley Newman
- ›Speaker at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
Fun fact
Irvine was invited to speak at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference — one of the most prestigious sports business events in the world — to discuss pickleball's growth. She's as respected off-court as she is on it.
Jessie Irvine — frequently asked questions
How old is Jessie Irvine?+
Jessie Irvine was born in 1993, making Jessie around 33 years old (Jessie is from Cary, NC).
What paddle does Jessie Irvine use?+
Jessie Irvine plays with the Engage Pursuit Pro, as part of a sponsorship with Engage Pickleball.
Who sponsors Jessie Irvine?+
Jessie Irvine is sponsored by Engage Pickleball.
How tall is Jessie Irvine?+
Jessie Irvine is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
What is Jessie Irvine's ranking?+
Jessie Irvine is ranked #6 women's in singles and Top 5 across all three divisions on the pro tour.
When did Jessie Irvine turn pro?+
Jessie Irvine turned professional in 2019.
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