Michael Chang is an American former professional tennis player and coach, notably the youngest male Grand Slam singles champion in history, who parlayed his athletic career into business ventures and motivational speaking. After achieving Grand Slam history by winning the French Open in 1989, Michael Chang solidified his place as the youngest male singles champion ever at just 17 years and 109 days old. His professional career began in 1987, making his debut at the US Open where he became the youngest player to win a main draw match at 15. By 1988, he secured his first top-level singles title in San Francisco at 16.

These included the 1995 French Open, where he faced Thomas Muster, the 1996 Australian Open final against Boris Becker, and the 1996 US Open final where he competed against Pete Sampras. He amassed an impressive total of 34 top-level singles titles, notably including seven ATP Masters titles. His exceptional performance culminated in achieving a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2 in 1996.

Beyond the court, Chang has channeled his experience and platform into various initiatives. He has dedicated considerable time to philanthropic efforts, serving as Chairman of ATP Tour Charities, an organization committed to giving back to communities. Additionally, he acts as a national spokesman for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, advocating for environmental conservation. These ongoing roles underscore his enduring commitment to leveraging his celebrated career for broader societal benefit.