Cleo Bond

Hailing from Melbourne, Victoria, Cleo Bond (formerly Helena Spiridis) is a dynamic athlete with an impressive ascent in both tennis and pickleball. Picking up the racquet at 12, Bond quickly rose through the ranks—securing a top-55 Australian national ranking, reigning as the number one player in Victoria, and representing her talent on the international stage at the Australian Open Juniors and in multiple ITF events. Transitioning to pickleball in late 2023, Bond began by competing on the PPA Australia Tour and ended up ranked #2. She making her mark by claiming multiple titles Down Under—including gold medals at the Australian Pickleball Championship, the World Pickleball Championship, and the National Pickleball League. She then moved to the U.S. in 2025 to train and compete on the PPA Tour. She currently lives in California. Off the court, Bond runs Waev, an eco-conscious swim and sport label.