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.
PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Hunter Johnson
Silver:
Federico Staksrud
Bronze:
Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #28
Mar 03
Mari Humberg, Max Freeman
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-3
Donald Young, Cleo Bond
G1
11
3
G2
11
3
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins
Bronze:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #2
Mar 04
Tam Trinh, Donald Young
G1
11
-5
G2
12
-10
Matt Ngo, Ninh Nguyen
G1
11
5
G2
12
10
Match #18
Mar 05
Wyatt Stone, Roscoe Bellamy
G1
8
-11
G2
5
-11
Tam Trinh, Donald Young
G1
8
11
G2
5
11
Match #33
Mar 05
Ben Johns, Gabriel Tardio
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-1
Tam Trinh, Donald Young
G1
11
2
G2
11
1
Gold:
Ben Johns / Gabriel Tardio
Silver:
Christian Alshon / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Federico Staksrud / Andrei Daescu