Newk's grand slam: Nov 12, 2009
He also reveals losing on purpose in an Australian Open semi-final against Michael Chang ... " Even Agassi's apparent disrespect for the jewel of Australia's tennis calendar, the Australian Open, did not anger Newcombe. Agassi claimed he "tanked" - or lost on purpose - against Michael Chang in the 1996 semi-final to avoid playing Boris Becker in the final, who he said has blown kisses at his former wife Brooke Shields. "I have a failure to understand why anyone would not try and win a grand slam... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Agassis book reveals lies he cant live with Nov 10, 2009
On Michael Chang: He thanks God - credits God - for the win, which offends me. That God should take sides in a tennis match, that God should side against me, that God should be in Changs box, feels ludicrous and insulting. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Oudin abuzz as she earns her wings Sep 9, 2009
That, of course, was after Oudin beat Jankovic, and the Serb's assessment did not take into consideration the success of players such as Lleyton Hewitt and Michael Chang, to name two, who won major tournaments and millions of dollars despite having only the same weapon as Oudin - a huge competitive drive. Petrova made 59 unforced errors and had six double faults. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Home favourites advance Sep 4, 2009
Querrey was referring to the decade when Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Michael Chang were all in their prime and Americans won the US Open six times in 10 years. Another American failure in the men's singles this year would make it six years in a row without a title, the worst winless run for home players since the Open era began in 1968. (iAfrica.com)
10 Questions for Andy Roddick Aug 28, 2009
I was able to catch the tail end of John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors and lived through the golden age of American tennis with Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras and Jim Courier and Michael Chang. Even cooler than that, I've been able to establish a relationship with most of them. (Time.com)
MURRAY RISES: Andy Murray still aims higher than No. 2 Aug 20, 2009
Michael Chang, USA: Sept. 9, 1996. Petr Korda, Czech Republic: Feb. 2, 1998. (USA Today -- Sports)
Serena Williams Plays World Team Te... Jul 20, 2009
This year Serena and her sister Venus, Andre Agassi, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Anna Kournikova, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters will play. These stars are teamed with tour players and promising pros. (Suite101.com)
Timeline » Jul 6, 2009
Garber: Roger Federer-Pete Sampras timeline - ESPN. Updated: July 5, 2009, 4:06 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Agassi, Clijsters, Chang ready for Team Tennis Jul 4, 2009
Andre Agassi, Kim Clijsters, Michael Chang ready for World Team Tennis - ESPN ... While Agassi played for the Sacramento Capitals from 2002-04, Michael Chang and former No. 1 Kim Clijsters will make their WTT debuts this month. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Agassi set to participate in World Team Tennis Jul 3, 2009
While Agassi played for the Sacramento Capitals from 2002-04, Michael Chang and former No. 1 Kim Clijsters will make their WTT debuts this month. Chang will play for the Capitals, and Clijsters, who plans to return to the WTA tour after a two-year retirement, will suit up for two matches with the St. Louis Aces. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
22 and counting: U.S. men struggle to find Slam success Jun 22, 2009
Michael Chang, then 17, snapped the previous longest non-winning gap in the post-1968 Open era at the 1989 French Open a run of 18 majors following John McEnroe's victory at the 1984 U.S. Open. DRIVE FOR 15: DIARY. (USA Today -- Sports)
Greatest upsets Jun 3, 2009
Michael Chang beats Lendl and Edberg, French Open 1989 American Michael Chang etched his name in history by winning the 1989 French Open aged just 17 years and three months. He beat legends Ivan Lendl and Stefan Edberg (in an epic five set final) to win the event and he is still the youngest winner of a Grand Slam. (CNN -- International)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jun 2, 2009
From Shery of Austin/Hong Kong: Just came across this Michael Chang (on the 1989 French Open). Robert B. of Melbourne, Fla. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Another sweeps week for Wellesley boys tennis May 27, 2009
The lineup was junior Jeff Baldwin at first singles, junior Mike Pratt at second singles, junior Neil Bhatt at third singles, freshmen Garret Lam and Matt DiBiase at first doubles and sophomore Robert Miller and freshman Michael Chang at second doubles. It was a good chance to play at the highest varsity position, said Baldwin. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Sampras, Agassi discuss renewing old rivalry May 22, 2009
In the early 1990s people were saying the same thing and then Andre, Jim (Courier), Michael Chang and myself came along. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sampras, Agassi to play Oct. exhibition match May 22, 2009
"When the duo were top- and second-ranked men's players in the world in the mid-1990s, the rivalry "transcended the sport," Sampras said."When people ask me who my great rival is I always tell them Andre," he said.Sampras won 64 singles titles and Agassi took 60, including being the last man to win all four Grand Slam titles over his career.In 34 meetings between the two, Sampras won 20, including the finals of the U.S. Open in 1990, 1995 and 2002, plus Wimbledon in 1999. Agassi beat Sampras in... (ESPN -- Tennis)
Sampras, Agassi to renew old rivalry in October May 22, 2009
" Sampras won 64 singles titles, and Agassi took 60, including being the last man to win all four grand slam titles over his career. In 34 meetings between the two, Sampras won 20, including the finals of the U.S. Open in 1990, 1995 and 2002, plus Wimbledon in 1999. Agassi beat Sampras in the 1995 Australian Open final. The Sampras-Agassi exhibition recalled brighter times for American tennis, but Sampras said the presence of Andy Roddick (No.6) and James Blake (No.16) in the world's top 20... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Sampras tips Federer to win Wimbledon May 21, 2009
"In the early 1990s people were saying the same thing then Andre (Agassi), Jim (Courier), Michael Chang and myself came along," he said. "And the state of American men's tennis is not poor right now. We've got Andy (Roddick) and James (Blake). "It's just that people expect No.1s and Roger and Nadal are head and shoulders above everyone else. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer falls to Djokovic in Rome semis May 6, 2009
Roger Federer falls to Novak Djokovic in semis; Rafael Nadal awaits - ESPN. comtrueWelcome,Register NowmyESPNSign InLogin Temporarily Unavailablenullnullnullnullnullnullnullnullnullnull. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Nadal off to Rome after triumph at home Apr 28, 2009
The Rome Masters was next on his all-conquering agenda after he moved past Michael Chang to 15th on the all-time list with his 35th career title - at just 22 years of age. Last year at the Foro Italico, the world No.1 - suffering from knee problems - lost his opening match in Rome to compatriot Juan Carlos Ferrero. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chang to lead new Capitals roster Apr 1, 2009
The Capitals also have a marquee player new to the team in Michael Chang, a New Jersey native who turned pro at age 15 in 1988 and went on to win the French Open the following year. He holds 34 singles titles and in 1996 was ranked as the game s second-best male singles player. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Hamilton revs up Mar 7, 2009
65m Footballer Michael Chang 1. 75m Tennis player Darren Sproles 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
at Indian Wells Tennis Garden BNP Paribas Open to begin March 9 Mar 6, 2009
A win would bring them into the distinguished company of Agassi, Sampras, Jim Courier, Michael Chang and Jimmy Connors, all who have won the tournament, some even multiple times. 5. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Agassi set to play Team Tennis this summer Feb 27, 2009
Louis); Michael Chang (Sacramento); and (Kansas City); and Martina Navratilova (Boston) will play during the season. Top-ranked Serena Williams will make road appearances in Boston (July 9); New York City (July 10); and Philadelphia (July 13) before her home debut on July 14. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Serena picked first in World Team Tennis draft Feb 7, 2009
Louis), Michael Chang (Sacramento), and (Kansas City) and Martina Navratilova (Boston) will play during the season, which runs July 2-26. Serena Williams will play four matches, one at home in Washington, D.C., and road matches at Philadelphia, Boston and Randall's Island in New York City, the new home of the Sportimes. (ESPN -- Tennis)
