Donald Young's transition from tennis to professional pickleball marks yet another exciting chapter in his illustrious athletic career. Born in Chicago, Young's journey in sports began with a highly successful junior tennis career, where he ascended to the pinnacle of the junior world rankings at a remarkable age of 16.
On the ATP Tour, Young continued to showcase his talent, achieving notable success in both singles and doubles competitions. His achievements include reaching the final of the 2017 French Open in men’s doubles and making impressive runs to the fourth round in singles at the US Open in 2011 and 2015. At his peak, Young secured top-50 rankings in both disciplines, solidifying his status as a formidable force on the court.
In his transition to pickleball, Young brings with him a unique blend of skills, including speed, lefty spin, and quick hands, which promise to make him a formidable contender in the sport. With his wealth of experience and natural athleticism, Young is poised to make a significant impact on the pickleball circuit.
When he's not traversing the globe for tournaments, Young calls Atlanta, Georgia, home, where he enjoys the serene surroundings outside the bustling city. As he embarks on this new chapter in his athletic journey, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing Young's continued success and contributions to the evolving landscape of professional pickleball.
2026 Opelika PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Match #37
Apr 18
Alvaro Terron, Donald Young
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-4
Eliel Herminas, Cristobal Del Castillo
G1
11
3
G2
11
4
Match #75
Apr 18
Alvaro Terron, Donald Young
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-2
Miles Hoover, Kentaro Hamaguchi
G1
11
4
G2
11
2
Match #94
Apr 18
Alvaro Terron, Donald Young
G1
11
-2
G2
10
-12
G3
11
-1
Adam Harvey, Freddie Powell
G1
11
2
G2
10
12
G3
11
1
Match #103
Apr 18
Anderson Scarpa, Rafa Hewett
G1
11
-6
G2
10
-12
G3
9
-11
Alvaro Terron, Donald Young
G1
11
6
G2
10
12
G3
9
11
Match #108
Apr 18
Alvaro Terron, Donald Young
G1
11
-5
G2
6
-11
G3
7
-11
Sanil Jagtiani, Oscar Serra
G1
11
5
G2
6
11
G3
7
11
Gold:
Sanil Jagtiani / Oscar Serra
Silver:
Alvaro Terron / Donald Young
Bronze:
James Delgado / Martin Emmrich
In Progress
Match #17
Apr 19
Marcela Hones, Donald Young
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-0
Heath Helms, Adaline Machado
G1
11
1
G2
11
0
Match #47
Apr 19
Marcela Hones, Donald Young
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-3
Roger Dugas, Brittany Levkulich
G1
11
5
G2
11
3
Match #82
Apr 19
Marcela Hones, Donald Young
G1
9
-11
G2
11
-13
Freddie Powell, Isabella Dunlap
G1
9
11
G2
11
13
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze: