Michael Te-pei Chang (born February 22, 1972) is an American former professional tennis player and coach. He was ranked world No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 1996. Chang is the youngest man in history to win a singles major, winning the 1989 French Open at 17 years and 109 days old. He won a total of 34 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including seven …

Jul 29, 2024 · In the most emotionally significant moment of “American Son,” the new ESPN “30 for 30” documentary that will debut Monday night, the now 52-year-old Michael Chang reads a letter sent to ...

Sep 9, 1996 · Official tennis player profile of Michael Chang on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos ...

Feb 22, 1972 · Turning pro at just 15 years of age, Michael Chang set numerous “youngest player records.” In 1987, he was the youngest player to win a main draw match at the U.S. Open and the youngest to reach a Tour semifinal. Becoming the youngest French Open / Grand Slam Champion ever in 1989, he then became the youngest to rank in the Top 5.

Jan 1, 2025 · Michael Chang is known for keeping a low profile, but the American former ATP icon recently was a guest of honor at the ongoing 2025 Hong Kong Open. The former World No. 2 posed for the cameras ...

Michael Chang holds the distinction of being the youngest male player to win a major championship, winning the French Open title in 1989, at 17-years, 109 days old. Chang was months away from turning 18 when he defeated Stefan Edberg to win his major title, which sent ripples throughout the tennis world, but no one should have been surprised ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Michael Chang lifted the trophy three times in Hong Kong, in 1994, 1995 and 1997, and racked up 32 match wins overall at the event. The former World No. 2 returned to the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium this week to reminisce and look ahead during a …

Michael Te-pei Chang (Chinese: 張德培; pinyin: Zhāng Dépéi; born February 22, 1972 [1]) is an American retired tennis player. He was the youngest-ever male winner of a Grand Slam singles title, when he won the French Open in 1989 at the age of 17. [2]Chang was often in the Top 10 in the Association of Tennis Professionals world rankings for several years in the 1990s.

Sep 9, 1996 · Won the USTA Boys 18s Hardcourts and the Boys 18s Nationals in 1987...At age 12, won the USTA Junior Hard Court singles, and the Fiesta Bowl 16s at age 13...Named ATP Newcomer of the Year in 1988...Has an 8-4 career Davis Cup record in six ties...An avid fisherman, often takes fishing trips while traveling...One of his passions is to breed African …

In June 1989, a fresh-faced 17-year-old Michael Chang stunned the tennis world when he defeated No. 1 Ivan Lendl in the fourth round of the French Open before ousting Stefan Edberg in a momentous five-set final. With the win, Chang not only became the first American male to win Roland Garros in 34 years but also became the youngest men's Grand Slam champion in history.