Michael Chang Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
29/07/08 15:26 Filed in: Sports Betting
At only seventeen years old, Chang became the first American male to win the French Open singles title in thirty-four years setting a record for his performance as a youth. The Roland Garros victory would ultimately be the high-point of his career however and remain the only major title won by Chang throughout his sixteen year career. Just the same the player remained a considerable force throughout his time as a tennis professional making waves through a notable presence in the US Open, US Davis Cup, French Finale and the Australian Open where he was a finalist in 1996 and a semifinalist in 1995 and ’97. Chang was renowned for his seemingly infinite energy, quickness on the court and a powerful, two-handed backhand.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts 207 inductees from eighteen different nations and is known for its selective selection process since its 1954 foundation. Michael Chang was inaugurated alongside the late Gene Scott and Mark McCormack at last week’s ceremony.
