Noe Khlif

Born and raised in Marseille, France, Noe Khlif is one of the most exciting international talents in professional pickleball. The middle child of five boys, Noe picked up a tennis racket at age four and trained at the French Tennis Federation's national training center from ages 12 to 16. In 2016, he became the first in his family to cross the Atlantic, heading to the University of Illinois to play college tennis. After wrapping up his collegiate career, he made the jump to pro pickleball and hasn't looked back since.

Noe has quickly established himself as a versatile and dangerous competitor on the PPA Tour, with a career win rate near 59% across 50+ professional tournaments. He's won The Kitchen Open ($25K prize) and earned gold at the Biofreeze National Championships. In MLP, he started with Miami Pickleball Club before being traded to the New Jersey 5's in mid-2025, where he slots in as a flexible left-side player who can also slide to the right. He's partnered with big names like Riley Newman in doubles, memorably saving a match point to knock off top seeds in a three-game thriller. Off the court, Noe is a husband and stepfather to three boys, balancing the demands of touring pro life with family. You can follow his journey on his YouTube channel. Follow him on Instagram @noekhlif.