Max Freeman is an emerging professional pickleball player from Delray Beach, Florida. A former Division I tennis player at Vanderbilt University, Freeman transitioned to pickleball in 2024. Known for his left-handed play and powerful two-handed backhand, he quickly made a name for himself on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour. As of June 2025, Freeman holds the following rankings:
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Men’s Singles: No. 45
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Men’s Doubles: No. 50
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Mixed Doubles: No. 46
Early Life
Born and raised in Ashland, Massachusetts, Freeman was a standout tennis player in high school, achieving a national ranking as high as 12th in his class. He attended Vanderbilt University, where he played five years of Division I tennis, starting as a freshman—a rare accomplishment. During his college career, Freeman achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 112 and No. 19 in doubles. Notably, he defeated Ben Shelton, now a top-ranked ATP player, in straight sets
Family Life
Information about Freeman’s family life is limited. There is no publicly available information regarding his family background or personal life.
Career
After earning a Master’s degree in Marketing from Vanderbilt in 2022, Freeman retired from tennis and began his professional pickleball career in 2024. He trained alongside fellow former tennis players James Ignatowich and Ryan Fu in Boca Raton, Florida . Freeman made his professional debut at the 2024 Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Delray Beach Open. He has since reached the quarterfinals in three PPA events, securing victories over top players like Tyson McGuffin and Federico Staksrud.
In February 2025, Freeman was drafted by the Chicago Slice for Major League Pickleball (MLP), joining teammates James Ignatowich, Vivienne David, and Callie Jo Smith.
Net Worth
As of June 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding Max Freeman’s net worth.
