Donald Young's amazing streak

[spiderman123]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMuWUZwuqNM

(Horrible editing job, but a match video)

 

[tistrapukcipeht]

I don't know why the surprise about it, He clearly has no game for top 100, this isn't Jr championships.

 

[Rob_C]

Well, one bit of good news is that DY is now working with Roger Smith. Not sure if Smith is still working with Sloane Stephens, but at least now DY will have a credible person in his corner to go along with his mom/parents.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ-X7uMpVJY&feature=bf_prev&list=UUtRsUWSlnmATu1X

 

[bezs]

What do you do when it all falls apart.

 

[kishnabe]

Well, one bit of good news is that DY is now working with Roger Smith. Not sure if Smith is still working with Sloane Stephens, but at least now DY will have a credible person in his corner to go along with his mom/parents.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ-X7uMpVJY&feature=bf_prev&list=UUtRsUWSlnmATu1X

He just copying the Wozniacki ploy!

 

[West Coast Ace]

Well, one bit of good news is that DY is now working with Roger Smith.

Does this mean his parents are out of the picture? Otherwise, what's the use?

The old saying 'insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting better results' definitely applies here.

 

[Wuppy]

In touring pro terms that is poor. How much (if any) do you think will be left after expenses?

Anything under $150,000 a year is less than break-even for world-touring tennis pros.

 

[Rob_C]

Does this mean his parents are out of the picture? Otherwise, what's the use?

The old saying 'insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting better results' definitely applies here.

Well, to be honest, his parents were in the picture last year as well. We all know how well he did last year. Maybe Smith can let him know he needs to work harder in certain areas when, maybe before, he & his parents would have been satisfied. Maybe Smith can have some input into practice partners as well, cause it sounds like he's definitely lacking in that area.

At least they're seeking assistance instead of continuing along the same path, with blinders on.

 

[roundiesee]

Sorry, didn't follow this thread completely; does anyone know what is the record for first round losses? I thought Vince Spadea used to own that record until there was one year he finally won a first round match at Wimbledon? I remembered I cheered myself hoarse for good old Vince!

 

[West Coast Ace]

Yes. Vinny. 21.

Select 'Career Highlights' (ironic!) tab:

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Sp/V/Vincent-Spadea.aspx

 

[Wuppy]

I mean his match against Chardy was obviously a complete mental breakdown. He won the first set 6-3, lost the second on a tie-breaker, and then completely tanked and got bageled in the last set.

Absolutely 100% mental. Once he gets behind he throws in the towel. Don't know how you come back professionally from that much loss. His morale can't get any lower.

 

[Matt H.]

until the chains are broken and he's free'd from his parents control, his career will never get off the ground.

 

[vegasgt3]

I was at the match today, he plays great in waves, then just goes away. He was clearly the more talented player, just did not have the concentration.

 

[Rhino]

I mean his match against Chardy was obviously a complete mental breakdown.

Turns out Chardy is playing with some serious form. Murray couldn't even take a set off him today...

 

[glazkovss]

Turns out Chardy is playing with some serious form. Murray couldn't even take a set off him today...

I doubt this fact is going to help Donald. Не is a man on a mission now, heading towards record books.

 

[Rhino]

Next up for DY (at the Winston Salem Open) is clay court specialist Leonardo Mayer of Argentina.
Not a bad draw for the Don considering how strong the field is this year.

Still, DY has a good shot at keeping his streak alive.

 

[ductrung3993]

Let's hope that he will draw Fed/Djok in the USO :lol:

 

[MichaelChang]

Donald Young vs. Leonardo Mayer.

Let's see...

 

[OKUSA]

First set to the good (or bad if you're DY)

 

[Govnor]

come on Donald, Sporting Immortality is within reach now!

 

[OrangePower]

Donald blowing it by winning the second set. One set all.

 

[Rhino]

Steak in danger now. DY up 2-0 in the decider!

 

[kishnabe]

Leonard Mayer.....nooooo!

 

[OrangePower]

DY inexplicably casts aside his shot at the record books; beats Mayer 4-6 6-3 6-2.

 

[mjl78]

Congrats to DY wooo

 

[Govnor]

Leonard Mayer.....nooooo!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[OrangePower]

Rhino please update the OP to reflect the death of an era on this sad day, and to lay the thread to rest.

 

[firefox]

DY just ruined my day!
When you fall of a horse, you get right back on. DY please start another streak!

 

[NYCtennis1]

What did you guys expect? DY always fails to live up to expectations.

 

[MichaelChang]

The only chance that Donald Young could once set his fame in professional ATP, but he blew his only chance.

 

[Rhino]

Oh no. I guess Spadea will be celebrating tonight. Good effort by The Don who is now a dark horse for the US Open.

 

[smoledman]

Don goes from whipping boy to winning CYGS in 2013.

 

[yellowoctopus]

Oh no. I guess Spadea will be celebrating tonight. Good effort by The Don who is now a dark horse for the US Open.

 

[Netspirit]

Donald looking good, will win the USO

 

[Mustard]

I wonder how Spadea feels?

 

[Netspirit]

Yeah, major facepalm. His blew his only chance to get in tennnis history books.

If there was "The Greatest Loser" championship Donald Young would become the ...runner-up.

 

[West Coast Ace]

Leonard Mayer.....nooooo!

Will probably never be allowed back in his native ARG - a man without a country.

I wonder how Spadea feels?

Forget him! What about Feli Lopez? How will he sleep tonight?

 

[jokinla]

What a bummer.

 

[Inner Game]

1 year from now DY will be wiping down cars at his local car-wash.

 

[surfvland]

Wow, now once again Vinnie Spade can sleep at night.

 

[roysid]

what have you done Donald..how could you do it????????

 

[baseliner]

Bummer. I was pulling for him to set the record. Wonder if Federer is worried about USO now?

 

[hcb0804]

I would love for Fed to draw Young first round, to see Young get triple bageled in about an hour.

 

[Tennisstringz]

Does he still workout with his parents? I saw a program where mom was feedin balls from a hopper, and this was a couple of years after turning pro. When I saw him playing in person, I was stunned by how slow and loopy his ball was. It was like watching a 16 year old who just happened to be very fast

 

[firefox]

I would love for Fed to draw Young first round, to see Young get triple bageled in about an hour.

Ask and you shall receive! hehe :twisted:

 

[Nostradamus]

If Donald beats Federer, will he go all the way and win the US open ?

 

[RF20Lennon]

LMAO!!! http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3qlp2v/ story of donald young!

 

[RCizzle65]

Donald drawing Federer in the first round to me is hilarious, he totally could have broken the record if he didn't win in WS haha

 

[beast of mallorca]

I would love for Fed to draw Young first round, to see Young get triple bageled in about an hour.

You just made it man. Bravo !!!

 

[hcb0804]

I would love for Fed to draw Young first round, to see Young get triple bageled in about an hour.

I guess I should go buy a lottery ticket right now! It actually happened!!
6-0, 6-0, 6-0
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