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: Veolia Lakeland Open
Bracket Completed
Match #11
Nov 20
Jackie Kawamoto, Jay Devilliers
G1
11
-4
G2
12
-10
Darrian Young, Kiora Kunimoto
G1
11
4
G2
12
10
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Eric Oncins
Bracket Completed
Match #23
Nov 21
Darrian Young, Riley Newman
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-6
Chuck Taylor, John Cincola
G1
11
2
G2
11
6
Match #34
Nov 21
Tom Protzek, John Lucian Goins
G1
0
-11
G2
8
-11
Darrian Young, Riley Newman
G1
0
11
G2
8
11
Match #40
Nov 21
Tyson McGuffin, Federico Staksrud
G1
11
-9
G2
11
-6
Darrian Young, Riley Newman
G1
11
9
G2
11
6
Gold:
Gabriel Tardio / Ben Johns
Silver:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
JW Johnson / Cj Klinger