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: Veolia Texas Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Federico Staksrud
Silver:
Christopher Haworth
Bronze:
Zane Ford
Bracket Completed
Match #5
Mar 10
Cleo Bond, Donald Young
G1
11
-6
G2
5
-11
G3
9
-11
Martin Stanchev, Vritti Sethi
G1
11
6
G2
5
11
G3
9
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu
Bracket Completed
Match #24
Mar 11
Zane Navratil, Donald Young
G1
12
-14
G2
11
-4
G3
11
-4
Mohaned Alhouni, Marshall Brown
G1
12
14
G2
11
4
G3
11
4
Match #37
Mar 12
JW Johnson, CJ Klinger
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-4
Zane Navratil, Donald Young
G1
11
5
G2
11
4
Gold:
Gabriel Tardio / Ben Johns
Silver:
Andrei Daescu / Federico Staksrud
Bronze:
Jaume Martinez Vich / Jay Devilliers