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 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Christopher Haworth
Silver:
Tama Shimabukuro
Bronze:
Connor Garnett
Bracket Completed
Match #56
Apr 28
Angie Walker, Donald Young
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-8
Matt Wright, Lucy Kovalova
G1
11
8
G2
11
8
Match #75
Apr 29
Anna Bright, Hayden Patriquin
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-4
Donald Young, Angie Walker
G1
11
1
G2
11
4
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #11
Apr 29
Tom Protzek, Donald Young
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-2
George Rangelov, Alexander Crum
G1
11
2
G2
11
2
Match #30
Apr 29
Jaume Martinez Vich, Jonathan Truong
G1
11
-8
G2
5
-11
G3
6
-11
Tom Protzek, Donald Young
G1
11
8
G2
5
11
G3
6
11
Match #42
Apr 30
Eric Oncins, Dylan Frazier
G1
11
-8
G2
8
-11
G3
11
-3
Tom Protzek, Donald Young
G1
11
8
G2
8
11
G3
11
3
Gold:
Gabriel Tardio / Ben Johns
Silver:
Connor Garnett / Roscoe Bellamy
Bronze:
Federico Staksrud / Andrei Daescu