Renowned among his tennis peers as "Avatar," Quang Duong made his inaugural foray into pickleball competition at the esteemed PPA Tour's Atlanta Open in May 2023. Often seen sharing the court with his brother Bao, affectionately known as "Nitro," Duong brings a wealth of athletic prowess and determination to the pickleball arena.
With a storied background in tennis, Duong distinguished himself as a top-ranked ITF junior player and garnered acclaim as a formidable paddle tennis competitor, clinching numerous singles and doubles titles by the tender age of 15. Following his seamless transition to pickleball, Duong's meteoric rise saw him ascend to the esteemed ranks of the Top 20 in the PPA Tour singles standings within a remarkably short span of time.
Driven by a deep-seated commitment to his roots, Duong harbors aspirations of propelling the growth and visibility of pickleball in Asia while fostering opportunities for his compatriots in Vietnam. Embodied by his sponsorship with Selkirk and his allegiance to the Power Air Invikta paddle, Duong stands as a beacon of inspiration within the global pickleball community, poised to leave an indelible mark on the sport's evolution and reach.
PPA Tour: Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Ben Johns
Silver:
Connor Garnett
Bronze:
Hunter Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #36
May 13
Anna Bright, Quang Duong
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-1
Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez, Paula Rives Palau
G1
11
1
G2
11
1
Match #68
May 15
Anna Bright, Quang Duong
G1
16
-14
G2
5
-11
G3
12
-10
Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey
G1
16
14
G2
5
11
G3
12
10
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Etta Tuionetoa / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #24
May 14
Quang Duong, Hunter Johnson
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-6
Brandon Nsekpong, Austin Bricker
G1
11
6
G2
11
6
Match #36
May 15
James Ignatowich, Collin Johns
G1
3
-11
G2
11
-2
G3
11
-9
Quang Duong, Hunter Johnson
G1
3
11
G2
11
2
G3
11
9
Gold:
JW Johnson / CJ Klinger
Silver:
Ben Johns / Gabriel Tardio
Bronze:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon