Michael Te-Pei Chang

Michael Chang, born on February 22, 1972, in Hoboken, New Jersey, is a former American tennis sensation and Grand Slam champion. Making history in 1989, Chang became the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title at the French Open, showcasing remarkable skill and determination. His distinctive two-handed backhand and agile court movement set him apart in the tennis world. Throughout his career, Chang achieved numerous ATP titles and consistently ranked among the top players globally. After retiring, he turned to coaching, sharing his valuable insights with the upcoming generation of tennis players.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• ​Won the French Open in 1989, held in Paris, France
• He bagged the winning trophy Canadian open, 1990 in the singles category
• Micheal Chang was the three-time singles winner of the Indian Wells Masters (1992, 1996, and 1997)
• In the Cincinnati Masters, he took the winner’s trophy home in 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996
• He has 34 victories at the ATP Career Finals in the singles category
• Emerged victorious at the 1989 Wembley Championships, held in the United Kingdom
• In 1989, he won the title of ATP Most Improved Player
• Part of the winning team at the 1990 Davis Cup, held in the United States
• Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008