After Young’s 10-year childhood career playing competitive junior tennis, he was ready for a change. Having burnt out from his previous passion, Young was convinced to swap his racquet for a paddle. Young’s success in pickleball can be attributed to his wrist flexibility, his strategic understanding of the game and his natural ability to generate power. Young has gone on to win numerous accolades since turning pro, winning at all different competitions and venues.
Young grew up in Burriana, Spain, but moved to Southern California at the age of 13. He now lives in Austin, TX, where he trains regularly with the professional pickleball community there.
PPA Tour: 2026 Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open
Bracket Completed
Match #21
Feb 10
Ewa Radzikowska, Martin Emmrich
G1
1
-11
G2
11
-7
G3
11
-3
Darrian Young, Chloe Igleski
G1
1
11
G2
11
7
G3
11
3
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #32
Feb 11
Darrian Young, Blaine Hovenier
G1
11
-13
G2
11
-4
G3
11
-2
Zane Ford, Juan Benitez
G1
11
13
G2
11
4
G3
11
2
Match #40
Feb 12
Pablo Tellez, Noe Khlif
G1
7
-11
G2
11
-2
G3
11
-1
Darrian Young, Blaine Hovenier
G1
7
11
G2
11
2
G3
11
1
Gold:
Ben Johns / Gabriel Tardio
Silver:
JW Johnson / CJ Klinger
Bronze:
Christian Alshon / Hayden Patriquin