DEVELOPMENT
After Young’s 10-year childhood career playing competitive junior tennis, he was ready for a change. Having burnt out from his previous passion, Young was convinced to swap his racquet for a paddle. Young’s success in pickleball can be attributed to his wrist flexibility, his strategic understanding of the game and his natural ability to generate power. Young has gone on to win numerous accolades since turning pro, winning at all different competitions and venues.
Young grew up in Burriana, Spain, but moved to Southern California at the age of 13. He now lives in Austin, TX, where he trains regularly with the professional pickleball community there.
PPA Tour: Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Ben Johns
Silver:
Connor Garnett
Bronze:
Hunter Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #32
May 13
Lauren Stratman, Julian Arnold
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-7
Darrian Young, Lingwei Kong
G1
11
2
G2
11
7
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Etta Tuionetoa / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #4
May 13
Blaine Hovenier, Darrian Young
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-3
Cameron Luhring, Maximilian Wild
G1
11
4
G2
11
3
Match #20
May 14
Noe Khlif, Tyson McGuffin
G1
5
-11
G2
11
-5
G3
7
-11
Blaine Hovenier, Darrian Young
G1
5
11
G2
11
5
G3
7
11
Gold:
JW Johnson / CJ Klinger
Silver:
Ben Johns / Gabriel Tardio
Bronze:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon