Tyler Loong is originally from Salt Lake CIty, Utah. Loong graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors in sociology. Before going pro, Tyler was an experienced sports manager in the higher education industry.
Loong has been playing pickleball for over seven years and is one of the few left-handed pro players. He is known for turning almost any shot into an Erne, giving him the respectful nickname of “Erne King” on the tour.
Loong enjoys traveling, music, and binging on new television shows. Loong and his wife Brittany are the proud parents of two daughters, Ivy and Blair.
2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships
Bracket Completed
Match #14
Nov 3
Lindsey Newman, Tyler Loong
G1
6
-11
G2
7
-11
Hong kit Wong, Kei Sawaki
G1
6
11
G2
7
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Bracket Completed
Match #24
Nov 4
Tyler Loong, Darrian Young
G1
11
-5
G2
12
-10
Aryaan Bhatia, Wil Shaffer
G1
11
5
G2
12
10
Match #43
Nov 4
Tama Shimabukuro, JW Johnson
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-3
Tyler Loong, Darrian Young
G1
11
5
G2
11
3
Gold:
Tama Shimabukuro / JW Johnson
Silver:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon
Bronze: