Donald Young refused Nadal's offer!!
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Yeah, but this was a couple of years ago, when Young was still playing juniors pretty much. You would think any junior would jump at the chance to train with a pro like Nadal. Even some of the lower ranked pros would as well.
MEAC_ALLAMERICAN
Legend
Is there a link to this quote? 
babbette
Legend
No, I just opened it this morning. (02/06/08 ) Here is the blog- A regular writer with updates on tennis.
http://wwwsavannahsworld.blogspot.com/
I too hope there's more than this blog to verify this. I want to know his reasons. I would accept without second thought, for many reasons.:twisted:
http://wwwsavannahsworld.blogspot.com/
I too hope there's more than this blog to verify this. I want to know his reasons. I would accept without second thought, for many reasons.:twisted:
JRstriker12
Hall of Fame
Kind of hard to say Young Crashed out of the FO - didn't he go down to Robby Ginepri - who had a good run this FO?
Phil
Hall of Fame
What makes you "sure" of that? People-especially tennis parents, who can be complete numbskulls (many examples)-don't always do what's in the best interests of their kids.
WildVolley
Legend
I heard this very comment watching Nadal versus Verdasco, but I didn't catch which player McEnroe was talking about.
If this is a true story, it was a very bad decision for Young to turn Nadal down. The Spaniards are training the best clay court players in the world.
If this is a true story, it was a very bad decision for Young to turn Nadal down. The Spaniards are training the best clay court players in the world.
I dont like to talk bad about pros, but DY has some issues. His people regularly calls Georgia Tech asking if there is someone to practice with, sets up a practice. and then calls back and cancels just before the time to practice.
Its funny, he thinks hes too good to have to schedule anything. I hope he has fun practicing with whoever he can get to practice in ATL, because the GT guys are a good option.
Anyway all americans should go to europe to practice, it will help the hardcourt game heaps.
Americans are too arrogant, and the USTA sucks.
Its funny, he thinks hes too good to have to schedule anything. I hope he has fun practicing with whoever he can get to practice in ATL, because the GT guys are a good option.
Anyway all americans should go to europe to practice, it will help the hardcourt game heaps.
Americans are too arrogant, and the USTA sucks.
Leublu tennis
Legend
Good grief. Nadal would worry about Young's game? This is ridiculous.
TennezSport
Hall of Fame
According to RSI...........
According to RSI mag (June 08; pg 18 ), Young just signed a deal to train at Bollettieri's academy with Ricardo Acuna and Bollettieri directly. This is probably why he refused Nadal's offer as other contractual deals were already on the table.
TennezSport
According to RSI mag (June 08; pg 18 ), Young just signed a deal to train at Bollettieri's academy with Ricardo Acuna and Bollettieri directly. This is probably why he refused Nadal's offer as other contractual deals were already on the table.
TennezSport
According to RSI mag (June 08; pg 18 ), Young just signed a deal to train at Bollettieri's academy with Ricardo Acuna and Bollettieri directly. This is probably why he refused Nadal's offer as other contractual deals were already on the table.
TennezSport
Oh, okay, real smart move.
sillymonkey
Hall of Fame
you're joking, right?
Probably the butt-picking ... :-|
I'm surprised a current pro would even extend that offer. Hope he's not waiting for help from an American or something ...
I'm surprised a current pro would even extend that offer. Hope he's not waiting for help from an American or something ...
Donald young turned down the chance to practice with the nadals n Mallorca for 3 weeks!!! IDIOT!!!:shock:
From a blog-
wonder why they refused.
Fedace
Banned
Yeah he was afraid Nadal might pick up some tips and start winning on clay
Donald Young's parents kind of act like Williams family parents. only problem is Donald hasn't won anything and i don't think he will win any slams. he lacks power
Sticklacer
New User
Rafa probably wanted Donald to come over by himself, but mommy insisted that she come too...so the deal was off.
The arrogance of the Young family (and the USTA to an extent) continues to amaze. I remember when Young hadn't won a single ATP match in a million tries, he was still being hyped by his camp as the next best thing since sliced bread and kept getting wildcards. Who the hell refuses an offer to train with the world #2 ??
soyizgood
G.O.A.T.
I'm with you on that one. Nadal plays as a lefty too, so that would have been a GREAT opportunity to get some pointers and experience.
I'm not impressed at all by Young's play. Seriously, does any part of his game stand out? He looks like he'll be a poor man's Ferrer or Davydenko, if he even gets that far along. I criticize the crop of Gasquet/Monfils/Baghdatis/Murray/Tsonga/etc. but at least those guys have established weapons. And quite a few guys in Young's age group have been able to get further in big tournaments while not begging and whining for wildcards.
If Young is the future of American tennis, we are truly screwed. Man up Donald and get whatever advice, help, experience you can get from the top pros.
Yes, but how many other young promising US men are out there? Scoville Jenkins, Odesnik, Oudsema, Isner and Querrey, and Young is probably no worse than the others. Odesnik is already 23 and Oudsema hasn't been heard of much. That is also the reason Vania King gets so much attention - no other hopes on the women's side.
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
'Cause Mr. Ass-pickin' would've given him an ass-kickin'Donald young turned down the chance to practice with the nadals n Mallorca for 3 weeks!!! IDIOT!!!:shock:
wonder why they refused.
Nadal_Freak
Banned
He's a tool. That's why.
I dont think DY's parents act like the Williams' parents at all. U dont see them holding up signs at tournaments, or bringing attn to themselves, or bringing attn to DY, as far as Richard is concerned.
As far as the mom, maybe she's there for moral support, but I seriously doubt she knows much about tennis technique.
DY's dad is rarely present at tournaments, probably running the tennis center.
I'm not sure how well the Mom plays tennis, but the dad played college tennis, which is way more than the Williams parents.
I've never heard of DY's parents making any sort of predictions as far as his future accomplishments.
:lol:
maybe it's because DY just didn't want Nadal to learn something from him :lol:
10/10
or maybe something like "you can win againt everyone - you just have to hit hard"
addi
His parents remind me of Michelle Wie's dad, who has probably derailed her entire career by making her do too much too soon. Young seems to have settled down a bit, though.
Stinkdyr
Professional
veroniquem
Bionic Poster
That's definitely the most sensible explanation. Look how good Nadal already is, think how formidable he would have become if he had been taking advice from Donald Young!!Yeah he was afraid Nadal might pick up some tips and start winning on clay
5263
G.O.A.T.
You are mostly right on target with this. The Youngs are super people in all of the many experiences I have had with them. They are friendly and surprisingly warm for people in their situation. Mrs Young is a tennis instructor with a strong tennis background. She is also a very upbeat and positive lady. They run super camps at their tennis center, attended by Jrs from all over the country. They are incredibly helpful to many, many Jr players. I'll check into this rumor and see what it is about and why he didn't go if asked.
I'll be willing to bet that Donald Jr will make the top 50 and that's a tough call even with all his great international wins in the Jrs. because even so, the odds are so against this kind of sucess. He is also a very nice and respectful young man, and maybe just a little shy.
We need more American families like this one, and not just in tennis!
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tennis_guy
Rookie
He probably couldn't be arsed. I bet Nadals practice is like a military operation.
daddy
Legend
Uncle Tony : 'Hit 100 forehands with more than 3000rpm of spin within an inch of the baseline, NOW.'
Rafa : 'Cmon Uncle, who'll return even 10 of those ?'
Uncle Tony : '200'
Rafa : ( sigh ) 'Yes sir!'
Bang, bang, bang ...
babbette
Legend
miniRafa386
Hall of Fame
someone should make a poll on whether or not they would take 3 weeks to practice with rafa.
tangerine
Professional
This was posted on the first page. Two pages later people are still bashing Young/USTA/Americans, etc.
johnny ballgame
Professional
If the story is true, I agree he should have trained with Nadal in Spain.
However, it is very obvious to me that Donald Young will be a top 50 tennis player one day. Probably top 30 or so. He's 18 now and he's not that far away from no. 50.
Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
If I had signed an agreement to train with Bollettieri and Nadal asked me to train, I would go. If Bollettieri objected, I'd tell him to stuff his contract.
maverick66
Hall of Fame
he turned down jim courier as well. jim wanted to hit early in the morning before he had to go and do announcing for the us open and DY turned him down cause he didnt want to get up. i think it was the first year he got a wc into the event so he was still relatively unknown. so this is nothing new. he turns down quality practice partners all the time for dumb reasons like not wanting to get up in the morning.
