| Michael Chang | |||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 張德培 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 张德培 | ||||||
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Michael Depei Chang (born February 22, 1972) is an American tennis player. He became the youngest-ever male player to win a Grand Slam singles title when he won the French Open in 1989 at the age of 17.
Known for his on-court speed and fighting spirit, Chang is considered by many observers to have been one of the best defensive baseliners of all time. He also introduced the jumping two-handed backhand. He remained in the top 10 of the ATP world rankings for several years in the 1990s, peaking at World No. 2.
Chang was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008.
Read more about Michael Chang: Early Life, Tennis Career, Charity Work, Awards and Recognition, Personal Life, Records, Singles Performance Timeline
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