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Michael Chang

Athlete

Born: American

Michael Te-pei Chang 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 Masters titles, and was a three-time major runner-up. Chang was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008. He coached Kei Nishikori from 2014 to 2025, and currently coaches Learner Tien.

Notable For

American tennis player

Michael Chang's Historical Timeline

  1. Michael Chang is born

    Michael Chang, American athlete, known for american tennis player, was born on 1973-02-22. Michael Te-pei Chang is an American former professional tennis player and coach. He was ranked world No.

  2. Stefan Edberg beats Michael Chang 6-7, 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 in 5 hours and 26 minutes, the longest match in US Open histor

    Stefan Edberg beats Michael Chang 6-7, 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 in 5 hours and 26 minutes, the longest match in US Open history at the time (eclipsed in 2024)

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michael Chang born?
Michael Chang was born on 1973-02-22 (American).
What is Michael Chang known for?
American tennis player
What historical events involved Michael Chang?
Michael Chang was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Michael Chang is born, Stefan Edberg beats Michael Chang 6-7, 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 in 5 hours and 26 minutes, the longest match in US Open histor.

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