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.
2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships
Bracket Completed
Match #33
Nov 2
Alexa Schull, Darrian Young
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-6
Zane Ford, Maria Ford
G1
11
8
G2
11
6
Match #47
Nov 2
Alexa Schull, Darrian Young
G1
11
-6
G2
8
-11
G3
11
-2
Ryan Camras, Chloe Igleski
G1
11
6
G2
8
11
G3
11
2
Bracket Completed
Match #29
Nov 3
Catherine Parenteau, Eric Oncins
G1
5
-11
G2
11
-5
G3
14
-12
Darrian Young, Alexa Schull
G1
5
11
G2
11
5
G3
14
12
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Bracket Completed
Match #24
Nov 4
Tyler Loong, Darrian Young
G1
11
-5
G2
12
-10
Aryaan Bhatia, Wil Shaffer
G1
11
5
G2
12
10
Match #43
Nov 4
Tama Shimabukuro, JW Johnson
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-3
Tyler Loong, Darrian Young
G1
11
5
G2
11
3
Gold:
Tama Shimabukuro / JW Johnson
Silver:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon
Bronze: