Wei Tzu-chien
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| Native name | 魏子倩 | ||||||||
Nickname | Wei Wei | ||||||||
| Nationality | Taiwanese | ||||||||
| Born | February 22, 1990[1][2] Taiwan | ||||||||
| Occupation | Professional pool player | ||||||||
| Years active | 2011–present | ||||||||
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| Sport | Pool billiards | ||||||||
Event(s) | Nine-ball, Ten-ball | ||||||||
| Turned pro | 2011 | ||||||||
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Wei Tzu-chien (Chinese: 魏子倩; pinyin: Wèi Zǐqiàn) is a Taiwanese professional pool player who competes internationally in women's nine-ball and ten-ball events. She has represented Taiwan in tournaments sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) and has ranked among the top female players in the world. In August 2025 she was ranked first among women by the World Pool Association (WPA).[3] As of December 2025 she was ranked the 2nd female player by the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA).[4][5] She is recognized as a WPBA Elite Pro.[6]
Career
Wei Tzu‑Chien began playing pool at the age of 18, later developing rapidly into a top competitor on the international stage. Despite starting relatively late, she rose through regional and national tournaments in Taiwan, earning recognition for her precision and tactical play. Early in her career, she faced financial challenges common among professional cue sports players, but through dedication and consistent performance, she established herself as one of Taiwan's leading women in pool.[7]
Wei has been an active competitor on the international women's pool circuit since the 2010s, participating in numerous WPA-sanctioned events, including Women's World Nine-ball and Ten-ball Championships, as well as open tournaments in Asia, Europe, and North America.[3][8]
She is particularly known for her consistency in international competition, frequently advancing to the later stages of elite women's events. Wei has also competed in regional championships in East Asia, where she has recorded multiple podium finishes and established herself as one of Taiwan's leading women players.[3]
Throughout her career, Wei has maintained a strong presence in the WPA women's world rankings, reflecting sustained performance against top-level international opposition.[3]
Representation
Wei has represented Taiwan in international women's pool competitions, competing in World Pool‑Billiard Association events and global open tournaments and helping contribute to Taiwan's prominence in international cue sports.[3][9] Throughout her career, Wei has competed in multiple international tournaments, including Women's World Nine-ball and Ten-ball Championships, often advancing to later stages of events.[10]
Personal life
Wei grew up in Taiwan and began playing pool at the age of 18. Before taking up professional pool, she focused on sports in school and developed her competitive skills through local and regional tournaments.[1][3][9]
References
- ^ a b "Wei Tsu-Chian". Billiard Walker. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Pearson, Dave (July 18, 2024). "WPBA Top 10 Female Pool Players". Pearson Cues. Archived from the original on September 8, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Wei Tzu‑chien takes WPA top spot as world No. 1 female pool player". Focus Taiwan. August 8, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Wei Tzu-Chien". Women's Professional Billiard Association. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the Top 32 Players". Women's Professional Billiard Association. Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "What makes a Player an Elite Pro?". Women's Professional Billiard Association. 2025. Archived from the original on December 23, 2025. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ "撞球女將魏子茜登WPA世界球后 台灣第5人 感謝天上張榮麟" [Billiards player Wei Tzu-Chien becomes the WPA World No. 1, the fifth Taiwanese player to achieve this honor. She thanks Chang Jung-lin from heaven] (in Chinese). CNA. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Wei Tzu-Chien Player Profile". AZ Billiards. June 1, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Taiwan takes bronze in team 10‑ball pool world championship". OCAC News. September 12, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Wei denies world champion Amit to win first ever Women's Saigon Open title in Vietnam". Absolute Pool. Retrieved December 22, 2025.