Tom Evans

Tom Evans is an Australian professional pickleball player who has swiftly risen to prominence in the sport. With a background in competitive tennis, Evans transitioned to pickleball in late 2023 and has since made significant strides, both domestically and internationally.

Early Life

Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Tom Evans began playing tennis at the age of three. He achieved a junior ITF ranking of 170 and secured a position among the ATP 1000 and ITF Men’s Top 4 globally. In late 2023, Evans transitioned to pickleball, quickly making an impact by winning his first PPA event in Sydney shortly after.

Family Life

Evans currently resides in Melbourne, Victoria. While specific details about his family life are not publicly available, he has been in a partnership with fellow professional pickleball player Helena Spiridis. Together, they have competed in various tournaments and have been integral members of the inaugural NPLeague 1 winning team, The Jalapenos, in Australia’s National Pickleball League (NPL).

Career

• Professional Transition: Evans turned professional in pickleball in 2025.

• Rankings: As of June 2025, he holds the following rankings:

  • Singles: #51

  • Doubles: #93

  • Mixed Doubles: #67

  • These rankings reflect his rapid ascent in the sport.

• Notable Achievements:

  • Won his first PPA event in Sydney shortly after transitioning to pickleball.

  • Secured a second victory shortly after his initial win.

  • Earned the title of Australia’s number one in singles.

  • Achieved multiple NPL wins in all three categories, including a victory in the NPL Team League Season 1.

• International Expansion:

  • Signed exclusive contracts with the United Pickleball Association, allowing him to compete in the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP) in the United States.

  • This marks the first-ever signed contracts for Australian players in the elite Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Major League Pickleball (MLP), opening professional pathways for Australian players to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Net Worth

As of June 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding Tom Evans’s net worth. While some professional pickleball players have disclosed earnings, Evans’s financial details remain undisclosed.