Player Profile: Chris YoungPlayer Profile: Chris Young

Player Profile: Chris Young

April 10, 2014

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 16 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature senior Chris Young (Melbourne, Australia). Young has paired up with junior Michael Reilly (Raleigh, N.C.) to go 12-0 in doubles this spring, while playing at No. 2 doubles. The duo is ranked 54th in the nation. Young is 15-2 in doubles overall this year. The Nittany Lions travel to No. 36 Purdue on Friday for a 1 p.m. match. They also travel to No. 69 Indiana on Sunday for a Noon match.

Major: Accounting

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

Favorite place to go in your hometown: Australian Open

Siblings: Elder Sister Jess

Why did you come to Penn State? It was the perfect mix of academic and athletic life.

What are your plans after you graduate? Begin my Masters of Accounting at Penn State.

How long have you been playing tennis? 16 years

Nicknames: Youngie

Pregame rituals/superstitions: Stay relaxed by listening to music

Hobbies: Wakeboarding

Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: I played a high level of Australian Rules Football

Favorite place to eat on campus: Pollock Dining Halls

Favorite place to eat off campus: Cosy Thai

Favorite TV Show: Homeland

Favorite Cartoon Character: Dave, Minion from Despicable Me

Favorite Movie: Rocky IV

Favorite Actor and Actress: Denzel Washington & Mila Kunis

Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): Australian Rules Football

Favorite team: Penn State Nittany Lions!

Favorite non-tennis athlete: Muhammad Ali

Who is the funniest person on the team? Matt Barry

What song do you listen to most? Timber

If you were a rapper, what would your name be? A Squared

How do you pass time on road trips? Explore interesting conversations

What are you most looking forward to this season? Bonding with the team one last season.