Christian Alshon

Christian Alshon is a rapidly rising star in professional pickleball known for his dynamic playstyle, creativity, and competitive drive. As of 2025, the 24-year-old athlete is ranked within the top 10 globally in men’s singles and doubles as well as mixed doubles on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour. His signature trick shots, particularly “tweeners” (shots between the legs), have captivated fans and earned him the nickname “Tweener King.” With a strong tennis background and a fast transition to pickleball, Alshon has quickly made a name for himself as a key figure in the sport’s growing landscape.

Early Life

Born in 2000 in Boca Raton, Florida, Christian Alshon was exposed to sports from a young age within his athletic family environment. He focused early on tennis, developing significant talent that led him to become the #1 ranked U.S. player in the 18-and-under category during his teens. Alshon’s tennis career continued at the collegiate level. He played for the University of Virginia before transferring to the University of Chicago, where he finished with an undefeated 18-0 singles record in 2021 and helped his team win the NCAA Division III Championship. He earned ITA All-American honors and the UAA Player of the Year award during his collegiate tenure.

Family Life

Christian keeps his personal life relatively private, focusing public attention on his athletic pursuits. Raised in Boca Raton, Florida, he remains based there and frequently trains locally, including with fellow pros such as Leigh Waters. There is limited publicly available information regarding his immediate family or romantic relationships, reflecting his preference for privacy outside the sport.

Career

Alshon’s foray into pickleball began shortly after his NCAA tennis championship in June 2021. Just weeks after this milestone, he started playing pickleball, quickly leveraging his tennis skills—especially his doubles court intuition and hand-eye coordination—to dominate on the pickleball court. His professional debut on the PPA Tour came that same year, and he immediately demonstrated his potential by defeating established pros like Rafa Hewett and Jay Devilliers and once leading 8-0 in a match against world-number-one Ben Johns.

Known for his aggressive, high-energy play with a focus on powerful shots and creative trick shots, Alshon quickly rose through the ranks. He became the first player in Major League Pickleball (MLP) history to win championships at both the Challenger and Premier levels, earning MVP honors along the way. Alshon’s competitive highlights include a silver medal in men’s singles at the 2025 PPA Tucson Open and reaching the mixed doubles final at the 2025 PPA Masters with Hurricane Tyra Black. His current PPA rankings as of mid-2025 are #7 in men’s singles, #6 in men’s doubles, and #3 in mixed doubles.

Net Worth

Christian Alshon’s estimated net worth as of 2025 is approximately $1.5 million. His income derives from tournament prize money, sponsorships—including a signature paddle with Paddletek—and increasing popularity on social media platforms where he shares pickleball content and engages with fans. Alshon’s blend of athletic talent and marketable personality positions him as an influential ambassador as pickleball gains widespread popularity across the U.S. and beyond.

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