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.
94 days ago
115 days ago
2026 Newport Beach PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Matthew Barlow
Silver:
Spartak Rahachou
Bronze:
Connor Mogle
Bracket Completed
Match #37
Apr 04
Tom Protzek, Tyler Loong
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-2
Adam Charbit, Teano Balducci
G1
11
3
G2
11
2
Match #74
Apr 04
Tom Protzek, Tyler Loong
G1
6
-11
G2
5
-11
Kyle Koszuta, Elliott Schupp
G1
6
11
G2
5
11
Match #90
Apr 04
Tom Protzek, Tyler Loong
G1
15
-6
Aaron Sandoval, Stavro Sophocleous
G1
15
6
Match #98
Apr 04
Armaan Jiwa Mawji, Prycen Haas
G1
15
-13
Tom Protzek, Tyler Loong
G1
15
13
Gold:
Alex Emery / Aidan Schenk
Silver:
Kailas Shekar / Riley Inn
Bronze:
Carlos Di Laura III / Augustus Ge
Bracket Completed
Match #37
Apr 05
Kiora Kunimoto, Tom Protzek
G1
12
-10
G2
11
-5
Jericho Grollman, Madison Grollman
G1
12
10
G2
11
5
Match #75
Apr 05
Kiora Kunimoto, Tom Protzek
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-6
Braden Jacobson, Kelly Goodnow
G1
11
4
G2
11
6
Match #107
Apr 05
Kiora Kunimoto, Tom Protzek
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-5
Andrew Caldarella, Abbigal Hatton
G1
11
4
G2
11
5
Match #124
Apr 05
Kiora Kunimoto, Tom Protzek
G1
3
-11
G2
11
-6
G3
11
-3
Kyle Koszuta, Angie Walker
G1
3
11
G2
11
6
G3
11
3
Match #132
Apr 05
Daria Walczak, Augustus Ge
G1
13
-11
G2
7
-11
G3
11
-4
Tom Protzek, Kiora Kunimoto
G1
13
11
G2
7
11
G3
11
4
Match #135
Apr 06
Kiora Kunimoto, Tom Protzek
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-0
Rio Newcombe, Jalina Ingram
G1
11
1
G2
11
0
Gold:
Alexa Schull / Darrian Young
Silver:
Daria Walczak / Augustus Ge
Bronze:
Kiora Kunimoto / Tom Protzek
