Australian pickleball stars Tom Evans and Helena Spiridis have signed exclusive contracts with the UPA and will compete in PPA Tour and MLP events.

Evans and Spiridis join the premier global professional pickleball tour and league after successful careers with the NPL in Australia.

This marks the first-ever signed contracts for Australian players in the PPA Tour and MLP and the beginning of professional pathways through elite organizations - like the NPL and PPA Australia - for the best Australian players to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

“Being signed to the number one Pickleball Association in the world, alongside the best players, is absolutely mind-blowing,” said Evans. “I’m so excited to see how far I can go and how much I can improve. I’m thrilled to partner with such a fantastic organization like the PPA Tour and help grow this incredible sport. My time with the NPL, both playing and serving as an ambassador, has helped propel me to this incredible moment - and I hope to see many more athletes making this incredible journey. Plus, being supported by the best paddle brand in the world, Proton, makes it all the more exciting.”