Tennis & Pickleball Star Donald Young to Serve as Tennibot Strategic Advisor and Investor
Young Joins Forces with Tennibot to Revolutionize Training with Launch of The Partner, the World’s First AI Ball Machine
Auburn, Alabama (December 11, 2024) – Tennibot, the innovative sports-tech company known for its groundbreaking advancements in tennis and pickleball training, is proud to announce that Donald Young has joined as a strategic advisor, mentor, and investor. Young, a celebrated professional tennis and pickleball player, will play a pivotal role in product development, brand positioning, and enhancing the customer experience as Tennibot launches its latest innovation, The Partner.
The Partner is the world’s first AI-powered ball machine designed to deliver human-like play by moving around the court and adapting its shots to the player’s position and skill level. Young’s expertise as a dual-sport athlete will be instrumental in refining the continued innovations from Tennibot.
Donald Young is a distinguished American athlete with a remarkable career in both tennis and pickleball. A former junior tennis prodigy, Young became the youngest man to win the Australian Open junior title in 2005 at just 15 years old, attaining the world’s number-one junior ranking. Young is a two-time tennis Grand Slam finalist. Today, Young is ranked in the Top 20 in the world in pickleball and competes in the American League PPA.
Off the court, Young is known for his dedication to community engagement, particularly his efforts to promote tennis to young people in underserved communities.
Haitham Eletrabi, CEO and Co-Founder of Tennibot shared: “We are honored and thrilled to have Donald Young on board, helping us elevate Tennibot to the next level. His expertise as a professional tennis and pickleball player, combined with his insights into the game and training needs, is invaluable. Donald’s role as a mentor, advisor, and investor is instrumental in refining our product design, enhancing brand positioning, and delivering the best possible experience for our users.”
Donald Young added: “The Partner from Tennibot is an absolute must-have for anyone serious about tennis or pickleball. It’s like having a world-class coach with you, delivering precision shots and keeping you on your toes. Whether you’re training for the pros or just improving your game, this AI-powered ball machine is the ultimate practice partner!”
