59 min

Expectations: Kristie Ahn & Donald Young, Jr‪.‬ Opening the Court: A Tennis Podcast

    • Tennis

When All-American Kristie Ahn graduated from Stanford in 2014, her parents were expecting Kristie to put tennis behind her and pursue a career in the business world. Find out how Kristie's determination and passion for the sport got her to a WTA career high ranking of 87 in the world. Also find out how our host Shenay Perry helped her along the way!

When Donald Young, Jr., the youngest  number one ITF Junior, turned pro in 2004 at the age of 14, he was expected to get a lot done fast. Donald received a lot of media attention and the expectations were high. Find out how Donald struggled with these expectations and how he was able to find the balance he needed in order succeed on the ATP tour. Also find out how and why he mentored current ATP super star Chris Eubanks.

When All-American Kristie Ahn graduated from Stanford in 2014, her parents were expecting Kristie to put tennis behind her and pursue a career in the business world. Find out how Kristie's determination and passion for the sport got her to a WTA career high ranking of 87 in the world. Also find out how our host Shenay Perry helped her along the way!

When Donald Young, Jr., the youngest  number one ITF Junior, turned pro in 2004 at the age of 14, he was expected to get a lot done fast. Donald received a lot of media attention and the expectations were high. Find out how Donald struggled with these expectations and how he was able to find the balance he needed in order succeed on the ATP tour. Also find out how and why he mentored current ATP super star Chris Eubanks.

59 min