Born and raised in Marseille, France, Noé Khlif developed a passion for sport at an early age. He first picked up a tennis racket at just four years old, quickly setting himself on a competitive path that led him to train at the French Tennis Federation’s national training center from ages 12 to 16.
As the middle child of five boys, Noé grew up surrounded by competition, movement, and discipline—developing a deep love for tennis, soccer, and golf. In 2016, he became the first in his family to move to the United States, crossing the Atlantic to compete at the collegiate level for the University of Illinois.
After completing his collegiate career, Noé transitioned into professional pickleball, where he has rapidly established himself as a formidable competitor. Noé’s path from Marseille to the professional pickleball circuit is a testament to adaptability, resilience, and an unwavering drive to pursue excellence.
Off the court, Noé is a husband and stepfather to three boys. Alongside his wife, Jen, he balances the demands of professional sport with family life—traveling the tour, training, and competing while staying grounded in the values of commitment, presence, and perseverance. Family plays a central role in Noé’s journey, shaping not only how he competes, but why.
Noé’s path from Marseille to the professional pickleball circuit is a testament to adaptability, resilience, and an unwavering drive to pursue excellence—both as an athlete and as a family man.
