Michael Chang Quotes

A collection of quotes by Michael Chang.

Michael Chang is a former professional tennis player who gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Born on February 22, 1972, in Hoboken, New Jersey, Chang moved to Southern California at a young age and began playing tennis at the age of six.

Chang turned professional in 1988, and at the age of 17, he became the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title. This victory came at the 1989 French Open when he defeated tennis legend Ivan Lendl in a grueling five-set match. His unorthodox game style, marked by defensive agility and a powerful two-handed backhand, captivated audiences and earned him widespread acclaim.

Throughout his career, Chang won a total of 34 singles titles, including seven Masters 1000 events. He reached a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in 1996 and spent most of his tennis career in the top 10. Known for his never-say-die attitude and mental strength, Chang was often recognized for his relentless fighting spirit on the court.

After retiring from professional tennis in 2003, Chang has remained involved in the sport as a coach and mentor to other players. He is also a dedicated Christian and frequently performs charitable work. Today, Michael Chang's legacy lives on as one of the most influential Asian-American athletes in the history of professional tennis.

I'm a competitive person and it is in my nature to try hard

I'm a competitive person and it is in my nature to try hard in every match I play. The only time I'm not competitive is when I'm playing against my mom.

Michael Chang

Mom

I still have a belief and a faith that some great things are

I still have a belief and a faith that some great things are still going to happen in my career. If I didn't believe that, it makes no sense for me to be out there, and on top of that, I know this is a period of time that God wants me to persevere through.

Michael Chang

Faith

You can work really hard, but if you're not training in the

You can work really hard, but if you're not training in the right way you're not going to improve and get to the level that you want to.

Michael Chang

Work

As long as there's pasta and Chinese food in the world, I'm

As long as there's pasta and Chinese food in the world, I'm okay.

Michael Chang

Food

I feel like I have as good a shot as anybody out there and I

I feel like I have as good a shot as anybody out there and I have gotten close in the past, so why not have the attitude that I can come out and play great tennis and maybe even win this tournament.

Michael Chang

Attitude

For me, I think the Lord wanted me to win to put a smile on

For me, I think the Lord wanted me to win to put a smile on Chinese people's faces.

Michael Chang

Smile

It's like one of those dreams you have when someone is chasi

It's like one of those dreams you have when someone is chasing you. You're running as fast as you can, and someone's trotting behind you, just out of range, trying to grab onto you.

Michael Chang

Dreams