Goldin ousts Young to advance to quarters
SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Confidence definitely wasn't a problem for No. 28 Donald Young entering Thursday's Round of 16 singles match against No. 51 Grayson Goldin at the Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by FitVine Wines.
After all, Young had defeated third-seeded Connor Garnett in the Round of 32.
Unfortunately for him, Goldin was feeling just as good as his opponent following victories over veterans Ryan Sherry and John Cincola.
Goldin would stop Young in his tracks - 11-5, 11-9 - to advance to the quarterfinals on Friday where he'll face No. 11 Chris Haworth, who defeated No. 5 Dylan Frazier to keep his medal hopes alive.
Goldin, 29, also worked his way through the qualifications to enjoy this opportunity.
Related articles
Staksrud overtakes C. Johns for No. 1 PPA men’s doubles ranking
There's a new number 1 in men's doubles on the PPA Tour.
2 days ago
-Will Daughton
Forbes' Elting on equal pay and play for men and women: 'MLP and PPA Tour's efforts are an outlier'
Professional pickleball is ahead of the game when it comes to annual salaries for female players.
3 days ago
-Pickleball.com Staff
Breaking down the rules that debuted at the PPA Masters
The new year brings with it some new rules and regulations on the PPA Tour.
4 days ago
-Will Daughton
PPA Tour referee Mark Thomas departed Masters early to battle wildfires in LA
Thomas is a veteran firefighter in San Jose with 25 years on the job.
4 days ago
-Matt Cudzinowski