The one and only Grand Slam title of his career came in 1991 at Wimbledon. Michael had to defeat Boris Becker to win the title, which he did in marvellous style winning the final in straight sets. He played against defending champ Stephan Edberg in the semi final. Stephan was also the World No.1 at that time. Michael beat Stefan without breaking his serve.
In 1992 doubles at Wimbledon Michael teamed with John McEnroe. They both played a five hour long match and won the game to claim Grand Slam. It was the only Grand Slam of Michael in doubles. He also teamed with Boris Becker in doubles and won the gold medal for Summer Olympics. Michael also won the Grand Slam cup next year by beating, Michael Chang, another big name of tennis.
1993 proved to be the luckiest year for Michael Stich. In 1993 he beat Pete Sampras for ATP World Championship. During that year, Michael reached at the highest rank of World No. 2. Michael reached the final of French Open in 1994 but lost to Andre Agassi this time. In 1995 Michael reached the final of French Open again but lost to Yevgeny in straight sets. One year later, Michael won his last ATP singles title while playing in Antwerp. After one year, after getting defeated in Wimbledon, Michael announced his retirement. The career of Michael is full of achievements. He is one of the best players of his times. He will always be remembered in good words.
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Famous tennis player: Michael Chang
The one and only Grand Slam title of his career came in 1991 at Wimbledon. Michael had to defeat Boris Becker to win the title, which he did in marvellous style winning the final in straight sets. He played against defending champ Stephan Edberg in the semi final. Stephan was also the World No.1 at that time. Michael beat Stefan without breaking his serve.
In 1992 doubles at Wimbledon Michael teamed with John McEnroe. They both played a five hour long match and won the game to claim Grand Slam. It was the only Grand Slam of Michael in doubles. He also teamed with Boris Becker in doubles and won the gold medal for Summer Olympics. Michael also won the Grand Slam cup next year by beating, Michael Chang, another big name of tennis.
1993 proved to be the luckiest year for Michael Stich. In 1993 he beat Pete Sampras for ATP World Championship. During that year, Michael reached at the highest rank of World No. 2. Michael reached the final of French Open in 1994 but lost to Andre Agassi this time. In 1995 Michael reached the final of French Open again but lost to Yevgeny in straight sets. One year later, Michael won his last ATP singles title while playing in Antwerp. After one year, after getting defeated in Wimbledon, Michael announced his retirement. The career of Michael is full of achievements. He is one of the best players of his times. He will always be remembered in good words.
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