Chris Haworth

Chris Haworth is a professional pickleball player from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He began his athletic journey as a tennis player and later transitioned to pickleball, where he quickly made a name for himself. Known for his powerful baseline game and rapid rise in the sport, Chris Haworth has become a prominent figure in the pickleball community.

Early Life

Chris Haworth was born on April 27, 1993, in Oklahoma City. He attended Putnam City North High School, where he excelled in tennis, becoming a three-time state champion with a career record of 100–5. He was recognized as an All-American and was named All-State Player of the Year.

Chris Haworth then played collegiate tennis at Oklahoma State University, graduating in 2015 with a degree in marketing. After a brief stint in professional tennis, reaching rankings of No. 1,334 in singles and No. 1,090 in doubles, he decided to step away from the sport and worked in a corporate job before discovering pickleball in 2022.

Family Life

Chris Haworth values his family deeply. He is the son of Claudia and Rick Haworth and has a sister named Courtney. Chris Haworth is married to his wife, Jackie, and together they have four dogs: Spot, Lucy, Lola, and Zoe.

They reside in Oklahoma City, close to both sides of their family. Chris Haworth enjoys spending time with his nieces and attending local sporting events, often supporting Oklahoma State University teams.

Career

Tennis Career

Chris Haworth had a successful tennis career in high school and college. After college, he played professionally on the ITF Tour but decided to retire from professional tennis in 2018 to focus on coaching.

Pickleball Career

In late 2022, Chris Haworth was introduced to pickleball and quickly fell in love with the sport. Within a year, he earned four medals in men’s singles on the APP Tour.

As of June 2025, he has competed in 39 professional tournaments, participating in 304 matches with a career win-loss record of 181–105. His DUPR ratings are 6.931 in singles and 6.219 in doubles.

Chris Haworth is known for his powerful baseline play, a style influenced by his tennis background. Standing at 6-foot-4, he utilizes his height and strength to dominate on the court. He is sponsored by Babolat and uses their STRKR+ paddle for singles and the WZRD paddle for doubles.

Net Worth

Specific details about Chris Haworth’s net worth are not publicly available. His income likely comes from tournament winnings, sponsorships, and coaching.