Tom Protzek transitioned from a Division I soccer career at the University of Tulsa to the pro pickleball scene, making his PPA debut in November 2024. In just his second tournament, he made waves with a round of 16 finish in singles, pushing world No. 1 Federico Staksrud to three intense sets. Since then, Tom has continued to prove himself on tour, earning main draw wins across multiple events—including a recent round of 16 run after a standout victory over Michael Loyd. With athleticism, grit, and a fierce competitive spirit, Tom is quickly becoming one to watch.
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138 days ago
PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #31
Apr 28
Zoey Weil, Brandon French
G1
11
-8
G2
5
-11
G3
11
-4
Tom Protzek, Genie Erokhina
G1
11
8
G2
5
11
G3
11
4
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #11
Apr 29
Tom Protzek, Donald Young
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-2
George Rangelov, Alexander Crum
G1
11
2
G2
11
2
Match #30
Apr 29
Jaume Martinez Vich, Jonathan Truong
G1
11
-8
G2
5
-11
G3
6
-11
Tom Protzek, Donald Young
G1
11
8
G2
5
11
G3
6
11
Match #42
Apr 30
Eric Oncins, Dylan Frazier
G1
11
-8
G2
8
-11
G3
11
-3
Tom Protzek, Donald Young
G1
11
8
G2
8
11
G3
11
3
Gold:
Silver:
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