Tia Norton

About Tia

Meet Tia Norton: currently ranked 3rd among British women and 131 in the world in the FIP rankings. Tia’s sporting journey began on the tennis court, before she made the pivotal switch to padel at just 13 years old—a decision that would shape history. A trailblazer for British padel, Tia became the first British woman ever to compete on the World Padel Tour, setting a new benchmark for the sport in the UK. Now fully focused on her international progression, her ambition is clear: to break into the world’s top 100 and establish herself consistently on the global stage. Follow Tia’s journey with R3 Sport as she continues to push boundaries, represent British padel at the highest level, and inspire the next generation of women in the sport.