Donald Young now ranked #85

johnny ballgame · 03-08-2008, 06:10 AM

Looks safe to get direct entry into the next couple slams (French + Wimbledon). And you know he'll be at the USO no matter what his ranking is. If he wins a couple matches at Indian Wells and/or Key Biscayne, he could crack the top ~60 and get direct entry to Masters Series events.

I'm pulling for him.

Ocean Drive · 03-08-2008, 06:11 AM

The guy is over hyped completely, he isn't the superstar many seem to believe he is.

CGMemphis · 03-08-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocean Drive

The guy is over hyped completely, he isn't the superstar many seem to believe he is.

His mom needs to get him to control that temper, because that attitude is something he could harness to make him better. Or a coach?

edmondsm · 03-08-2008, 06:20 AM

That's great news. The kid just needs to keep learning every week, and that's all you can do. I'm still mistified as to why he didn't play Las Vegas. With the draw as weak as it was, he would have had great chance to bolster his ranking. I as well will be pulling for him all year.

babolatking · 03-08-2008, 06:41 AM

i don't no why people are hating on this guy hes a good player and i think he can do.. don't listen to them donald young im rooting for ya

Ocean Drive · 03-08-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CGMemphis

His mom needs to get him to control that temper, because that attitude is something he could harness to make him better. Or a coach?

I don't think it is just his temper, but overall attitude, he seems like the sort of guy that wouldn't give 100% if he went a set and a break down. But he is young and he will learn I'm sure, despite him being vastly overrated he still has something their, nice variety to his style.

Causing_A_Racket · 03-08-2008, 08:38 AM

Yes indeed "The D" is in the top 85 and i only see him getting better this year, he was so unlucky not getting to the semi's at Memphis, i see him doing well at Indian Wells.

Jonas · 03-08-2008, 09:16 AM

Wish we could dig up some of those old threads where donald was 15- 16 and getting beat in major events and people on here were saying things like "he'll never win an atp match", and he's a bust etc. at 16 years old for crying out loud.
Donald needs to work on the temper, but at 85 in the world he over-acheiving at this point.
Most people on here should read more and POST LESS.

Leublu tennis · 03-08-2008, 09:34 AM

Did someone say that Young is young?

lambielspins · 03-08-2008, 09:53 AM

I dont see him doing well at Indian Wells. That is an event with pretty much the entire top 100. Almost everyone in the field is a better player then he is.

RoddickistheMan · 03-08-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocean Drive

The guy is over hyped completely, he isn't the superstar many seem to believe he is.

Not true hes a great player with tons of talent. He jsut needs more experience. Most of his losses right now are due to mental weakness. He usually wins the first set then he starts making some mistakes than breaks down and loses. WIth age hell be a great player.

lambielspins · 03-08-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RoddickistheMan

Not true hes a great player with tons of talent. He jsut needs more experience. Most of his losses right now are due to mental weakness. He usually wins the first set then he starts making some mistakes than breaks down and loses. WIth age hell be a great player.

What is your definition of a great player. Is a top 30 player a great player. That is pretty much his career potential, at best.

babolat15 · 03-08-2008, 10:19 AM

lets go donaldddddddddddddd

Ripster · 03-08-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lambielspins

I dont see him doing well at Indian Wells. That is an event with pretty much the entire top 100. Almost everyone in the field is a better player then he is.

That's a ridiculous statement. I can see Young beating MANY top 100 players at the young age of 18. Wait until he's in his prime at 22-25, and you'll be eating your words.

NLBwell · 03-08-2008, 01:34 PM

Well, if he is ranked 85, he should beat 14 of the top 100, I guess. I never bought into the hype that he was going to be great, but I'm rooting for him to keep improving and moving up the rankings.

edmondsm · 03-09-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lambielspins

What is your definition of a great player. Is a top 30 player a great player. That is pretty much his career potential, at best.

It's all about sustainability. If you can bounce around the top 30 for several years, go on some good runs and stay healthy, then you are definitely a great player. I don't know how they do it in tennis but if you were to do that in a sport like baseball you'd be a contender for the hall of fame.

aceroberts13 · 03-09-2008, 08:33 PM

I think it is still too early to fall for this guy. Right now I'd have to say he isn't very impressive, but I think he has potential and hope he has a solid career and sticks around for awhile.

edmondsm · 03-09-2008, 08:43 PM

I think he has just gotten to "full grown" within the last year. It takes most people a few years to grow into their bodies.

He's only "not impressive" if you bought into the hype when he was 15. In reality he's on a great track, and is exceptional for his age.

93sq. · 03-10-2008, 01:53 AM

This year DY will win wimbledon twice!

Rickson · 03-10-2008, 02:09 AM

Donald should be in the thousands.

03-08-2008, 06:10 AM	#1
johnny ballgame Professional Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,217	Donald Young now ranked #85 Looks safe to get direct entry into the next couple slams (French + Wimbledon). And you know he'll be at the USO no matter what his ranking is. If he wins a couple matches at Indian Wells and/or Key Biscayne, he could crack the top ~60 and get direct entry to Masters Series events. I'm pulling for him.

03-08-2008, 06:20 AM	#4
edmondsm Legend Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In an in between place. Posts: 6,776	That's great news. The kid just needs to keep learning every week, and that's all you can do. I'm still mistified as to why he didn't play Las Vegas. With the draw as weak as it was, he would have had great chance to bolster his ranking. I as well will be pulling for him all year. __________________ Knock knock. Who's there? Knock knock. Who's there? Knock knock. Who's there? Philip Glass.

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