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.
204 days ago
225 days ago
PPA Italy P125 Portoroz
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Bálint Bakó
Silver:
Pep Canyadell Fabregas
Bronze:
Emilien Burnel
Bracket Completed
Match #23
Jul 25
Louis Laville, Tom Protzek
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-1
Matteo Cugliari, Bastian Grau
G1
11
1
G2
11
1
Match #43
Jul 25
Louis Laville, Tom Protzek
G1
5
-11
G2
11
-2
G3
11
-2
Mateusz Matysik, Bálint Bakó
G1
5
11
G2
11
2
G3
11
2
Match #53
Jul 25
Louis Laville, Tom Protzek
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-8
Rosen Naydenov, Pep Canyadell Fabregas
G1
11
6
G2
11
8
Match #58
Jul 25
Louis Laville, Tom Protzek
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-4
Blake Goodman, Daniel Miron
G1
11
2
G2
11
4
Match #60
Jul 25
Louis Laville, Tom Protzek
G1
12
-10
G2
10
-12
G3
11
-7
Theo Platel, Ben Cawston
G1
12
10
G2
10
12
G3
11
7
Gold:
Louis Laville / Tom Protzek
Silver:
Theo Platel / Ben Cawston
Bronze:
Blake Goodman / Daniel Miron
Bracket Completed
Match #17
Jul 25
Karolina Owczarek, Tom Protzek
G1
15
-3
Gabriele Camasta, Paola Tampieri
G1
15
3
Match #27
Jul 25
Karolina Owczarek, Tom Protzek
G1
15
-6
Boris Paque, Fruzsina Szeli
G1
15
6
Match #35
Jul 25
Karolina Owczarek, Tom Protzek
G1
15
-3
Emilien Burnel, Clara Contis
G1
15
3
Match #39
Jul 26
Karolina Owczarek, Tom Protzek
G1
14
-16
Mateusz Matysik, Klara Thell-Lenntorp
G1
14
16
Match #41
Jul 26
Karolina Owczarek, Tom Protzek
G1
11
-9
G2
7
-11
G3
11
-2
Pep Canyadell Fabregas, Claudia Caymel Romero
G1
11
9
G2
7
11
G3
11
2
Gold:
Katie Morris / Ben Cawston
Silver:
Klara Thell-Lenntorp / Mateusz Matysik
Bronze:
Karolina Owczarek / Tom Protzek
