Helena Spiridis
Helena Spiridis is an emerging professional pickleball player from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Despite beginning her racquet sports journey at the age of 12, she has rapidly ascended the ranks in both tennis and pickleball.
Early Life
Helena Spiridis was born in 2001 and began playing tennis at the age of 12. She quickly rose through the ranks, achieving a top-55 national ranking in Australia, becoming the number one player in Victoria, and representing her country at the Australian Open Juniors and in multiple ITF events.
Family Life
There is limited public information available about Helena Spiridis’s family life. She is in a personal and professional partnership with Tom Evans, a fellow professional pickleball player. Together, they run “Waev,” an eco-conscious swim and sport label.
Career
Transition to Pickleball
Helena Spiridis transitioned to pickleball in late 2023. Within a short period, she has made significant strides in the sport, securing multiple titles, including gold medals at the Australian Pickleball Championship, the World Pickleball Championship, and the National Pickleball League.
Professional Rankings and Achievements
As of June 2025, Helena Spiridis is ranked as the world’s second-best female player on the PPA Tour. She has competed in 7 professional tournaments, participating in a total of 32 matches. Her current rankings are:
Singles: 71st (250 points)
Doubles: 93rd (312.5 points)
Mixed Doubles: 64th (225 points)
Notable tournaments Helena Spiridis has participated in include the 2025 Veolia North Carolina Open, the 2025 Carvana Mesa Cup, the 2025 CIBC Tucson Open, the 2025 Proton Australia Pickleball Open, and the 2024 Select Medical Orange County Cup.
Major League Pickleball (MLP)
Helena Spiridis is signed to the New York Hustlers in Major League Pickleball. She is among the first Australian players to be signed to these premier pickleball organizations.
Net Worth
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding Helena Spiridis’s net worth.