
PLAYER PROFILE
Richard Yang
- Age26
- Born 8 May 1998
- Birth PlaceMelbourne, (Victoria)
- LivesMelbourne, (Victoria)
- Height165 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachRob Leeds & Warren Maher
On court
- won 2012 Optus 14s Spring Nationals in Perth
- finalist at 2011 Victorian Junior Hardcourt Championships
- took part in first Futures event in 2012 at the Australia F7 Futures at Happy Valley
Off court
- best subject at school is mathematics
- passion is sport; says if not a tennis player he would be participating in another sport
- lists hero as Roger Federer
Richard Yang in the news
Winners crowned at Gallipoli Youth Cup

28 April, 2014
Jake Delaney and Violet Apisah were crowned winners at the seventh Gallipoli Youth Cup during a week embraced by school students and commemorating fallen soliders at Gallipoli.
View photosJake Delaney and Violet Apisah were crowned winners at the seventh Gallipoli Youth Cup during a week embraced by school students and commemorating fallen soliders at Gallipoli.
Strong start to 16s campaign for Mousley

12 December, 2012
Top seed Bradley Mousley kicked off round one action of the 2012 Optus 16s Australian Championships with a dominating win over up-and-coming Victorian Richard Yang 6-1…
Read moreTop seed Bradley Mousley kicked off round one action of the 2012 Optus 16s Australian Championships with a dominating win over up-and-coming Victorian Richard Yang 6-1…
Purcell, Aiava win Optus 14s titles

9 December, 2012
Destanee Aiava and Max Purcell have won the Optus 14s Australian Championships following straight set finals victories on Sunday, writes Alana Mitchelson.
Read moreDestanee Aiava and Max Purcell have won the Optus 14s Australian Championships following straight set finals victories on Sunday, writes Alana Mitchelson.
Optus 14s quarterfinals complete

7 December, 2012
There were some upsets in the Optus 14s boys' quarterfinals but it was smooth sailing for the top four girls writes James Crabtree.
Read moreThere were some upsets in the Optus 14s boys' quarterfinals but it was smooth sailing for the top four girls writes James Crabtree.