Oliver Frank Knocks Out Donald Young: No. 52 Oliver Frank pulled off a remarkable upset, defeating No. 18 Donald Young 8-11, 12-10, 11-6 to secure a spot in the Round of 16 at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. Frank, who found himself down after the first set, rallied back in the second with a determined 12-10 victory. He carried that momentum into the third set, closing it out 11-6 to complete the comeback.
This win adds to Frank’s impressive tournament run, having already defeated No. 14 Collin Shick in the Round of 64 just two days prior. As a qualifier, Frank is proving to be a tough competitor and a player to watch as the tournament progresses.
A Strong Tournament So Far
With his victory over Young, Frank has shown that his earlier win against Shick was no fluke. The qualifier’s resilience and adaptability have been on full display, and he now looks ahead to his next challenge in the Round of 16.
News in Brief: Oliver Frank Knocks Out Donald Young
No. 52 Oliver Frank pulled off a stunning upset, defeating No. 18 Donald Young 8-11, 12-10, 11-6 to advance to the Round of 16 at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. The qualifier displayed resilience after losing the first set, fighting back to win the next two in tight contests. Frank, who also defeated No. 14 Collin Shick in the Round of 64, continues his strong tournament run and looks ahead to his next challenge.
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