Donald Young made a historic run to the U.S. Open mixed doubles finals in his final pro tennis tournament ever. At the nation's biggest tennis event, the topic of conversation was pickleball.

On this week's PicklePod, Young breaks down what that event meant to him, the lifestyle difference between tennis and pickleball, and the tips that have helped him compete at the highest level.

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0:00 Donald Young made the most of his final tennis event

5:39 Reactions to the ‘Pickleball Pro makes US Open Final’ graphic

9:07 Making money in tennis vs pickleball

13:04 Donald’s early appearance at the 2022 Atlanta Open

14:41 What is your training regiment?

16:12 The backhand flick is the last thing for tennis players

18:23 No one clobbers a forehand like Donald Young

21:38 Message to all tennis players outside of the top 100

22:40 Donald Young’s new facility in Atlanta

29:18 If not pickleball, what would you be doing?

33:02 Donald did a YouTube crash course to improve at pickleball

39:13 What is your experience in MLP

42:34 Should there be more singles in MLP?

46:24 How Donald landed on Team Proton

51:13 UPA-A certification plans for 2025

55:30 Donald wants more spin, less power

1:01:20 PPA Virginia Beach Timeout Gate

1:08:40 Donald’s experience at the Bubbly Championships

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