@@xav9258 3 other finals. how many players got as much success as he did given his size. he maximized his potential. he had no weapons like a big serve, forehand or backhand. he won with speed, smarts and heart
@fruitchews112 ай бұрын
@@txdang2009Lleyton Hewitt
@tootspogsforever55902 ай бұрын
@@xav9258 🤡🤡🤡
@BOZ_11Ай бұрын
@@xav9258 listen, you statisticians need to lay off.
@paulc78042 ай бұрын
I think when Chang won the French in 89, it opened the gate for the other up and coming U.S. men to believe they can win Grand Slams too. When Courier became Number 1, I think that was a driving force for Sampras to become Number 1. The greatness from that group of U.S. men and coming from the same generation may never happen again.
@1ftsports6782 ай бұрын
Michael Chang's greatest gift was his hunger. The guy wanted to win more than anyone.
@AJ-iu6nw2 ай бұрын
it's a shame that America didn't see him as a "True" American. Many probably still don't. Just look at the comments section of today's Olympics USA vs China mixed badminton video on NBC's youtube channel.
@tootspogsforever55902 ай бұрын
@@AJ-iu6nw it's called RACISM!!!😀😃
@jamesrawlins7352 ай бұрын
And his tenacity - he worked harder than anyone.
@Ksmoove392 ай бұрын
Good to see a little doc on these four especially Chang
@skatingcanuck98372 ай бұрын
"If you can't hit that shot...guess what? I'm gonna keep giving it to you. " God I love an underdog success story.
@AJ-iu6nw2 ай бұрын
he wasn't really an underdog, never was. Just an overdog hiding in underdog clothing.
@brianlee1417Ай бұрын
what exactly was the shot...a deep heavy topspin ball to his backhand?
@jeffhermida47882 ай бұрын
RF played against Sampras, Chang and Agassi. Amazing experience
@Skama19752 ай бұрын
These guys were a pivotal point in tennis, I am glad Federer took the best things from them
@patrover2 ай бұрын
When Michael Chang was in a match in the 90s, i knew I'd be watching a long match. What a legend!
@reptongeek2 ай бұрын
Not as long as John Isner! Remember his marathon with Nicholas Mahut. It was so long I joked on Twitter their next match up would finish 3 days later!
@patrover2 ай бұрын
@@reptongeek That's just one single match. Michael Chang would fight every single match.
@alicemalt50992 ай бұрын
Michael Chang -French Open _ made me become a tennis fan
@xtremevp122 ай бұрын
There are no accidental Open champions. Even Gaston Gaudio deserves the title of champion as he won 7 consecutive best of 5 set matches to earn his keep. Chang was indeed an incredible player. Fun to watch. Pete wasn't the most fun to watch, but he was certainly consistent in what he did. All these players, monsters among men. Respect.
@anonymousanonymous-u9f2 ай бұрын
So glad EspN did more interviews on Michael Chang. He is a legend!!
@NosseChibi2 ай бұрын
Please release Chang’s 30 for 30.🙏🏽 It was supposed to be released early in 2024, but it got postponed for whatever reason. A Seattle film festival screened it, but I couldn’t make it.
@howdy00002 ай бұрын
Finally out on 7/29 on ESPN!!
@richyalexander92062 ай бұрын
ATP still using lawyers to block it
@mtmt882 ай бұрын
@@richyalexander9206 Why is ATP blocking it?
@spjfrat2 ай бұрын
It’s on ESPN+ online. It’s a good watch.
@mako48742 ай бұрын
chang was incredible- just his style and his body- it took alot out of him to play at that pace and keep up with players with much more power and height. but he was incredible. imagine iverson playing 1 on 1 against guys kobe s size- for years and years.
@AJ-iu6nw2 ай бұрын
that body though
@pjscafe2 ай бұрын
Chang was amazing. He would battle every time he's out there.
@juandixonformvp2 ай бұрын
This is awesome, I had no idea a 30 for 30 on Chang was coming out, can't wait!
@knotwilg35962 ай бұрын
Chang will always be remembered for moonballing the scare out of Lendl. That was legendary.
@pbc_032 ай бұрын
One of the greatest groups of American players ever.
@spjfrat2 ай бұрын
I loved playing Los Angeles junior tournaments in early 80s. I was older but everyone knew the names: Chang, Sampras Tarango etc. They all did great.
@nickthetoycollector33602 ай бұрын
Michael Chang was just super fun to watch.
@JackDaker2 ай бұрын
Sampras, Agassi, Chang, and Courier were the heyday of American men's tennis...the US have not peaked on the men's side since them
@sk-un5jq2 ай бұрын
Mac & Connors too
@slam52 ай бұрын
I think it is rather that players from other countries had raised their game. I am sure US will rise again.
@martinchan93242 ай бұрын
happy this is finally coming out, the guy who directed it jay kang seems like a good dude
@mecontadmanboy79592 ай бұрын
My favorite player along with Jim Courier and then Federer !He deserved one more GS and to reach the N1 place😞
@Charles-xm1ml2 ай бұрын
Fed speaks ….Listen 👏 Michael 💪Chang
@g.shumway59252 ай бұрын
Wimbledon used to start and finish earlier than it does now. I remember when Pete won his first Wimbledon in '93; he played fellow American Jim Courier in the final, and that Sunday fell on July 4th. Two American men in the final of Wimbledon (or any slam) on July 4th...seems surreal saying that out loud now.
@prw80042 ай бұрын
I loved how back in the day Chang would very often thank God and his saviour Jesus Christ during his on court interviews after a big win. And he would say all glory goes to Him. He was not ashamed of the Gospel. Such a humble man and a great role model and champion 😊🙏🏽
@bentruongdds2 ай бұрын
Chang was very successful in the junior circuit, qualify for the US Open at 15 was impressive, won Roland Garros at 17, youngest male grand slam champion, against big guns at the time, Edberg, Lendl... that record still hasn't been beaten. He just doesn't have the physics and powers to overcome the like of Becker, Sampras, Agassi...
@RC-qf3mp2 ай бұрын
The problem is the way the rackets and strings increasingly turned the mens’ game into more about power, which neutralizes the speed and technique of a player like Chang, who didn’t have a big serve. He could only have won a slam at the French b/c of the slower speed of the clay. But it’s not the ‘physics’ of Chang, it’s the physics of the racket/strings.
@webtennis242 ай бұрын
Speed is one quality that all great tennis players have. It allows them to get to the ball early, cover the court quicker, and be in balance for every shot. While technique is certainly important, coaches should also emphasize drills that develop players' quickness and footwork.
@malpete2 ай бұрын
I became a tennis fan cos of Michael Chang , then became a Pete Sampras fan and lastly a huge Nadal fan 😁
@paiwanhan2 ай бұрын
Michael was the reason I watched tennis at all.
@youngsuit2 ай бұрын
people always deem chang as a grinder but the guy had serious game
@WilliamBonney-gl2qf2 ай бұрын
Michael Chang had some awesome Reebok Signature Shoes
@PWCDNАй бұрын
late 80's - 90's was peak tennis. So many young talents winning Grand Slams under the age of 18.
@mikemurphy89962 ай бұрын
Loved watching Michael Chang. I would always get sad when the U.S open was on though. It meant school was back from summer break in a couple weeks. LOL
@richardchang50852 ай бұрын
Arthur Ashe pointed out in his book that Michael had speed and was a good thinker on the tennis court.
@brianv292 ай бұрын
He still shows every now and then in Irvine (oc let’s go!)
@EduardoEspinosa-j7c2 ай бұрын
Angel Lopez from SD... Good to see you on this interview... Chang, Graff and so many other on your wall of fame in SD
@freeguy37512 ай бұрын
The background music and timing of the clips and soundbites of everything makes this story so cool!
@blinksstayfresh25242 ай бұрын
Was lucky enough to grew up with my favs like Chang. Those were some good times
@hkizzle8882 ай бұрын
i love the DNB music in the background when Chang appears in the interview!! Perfect choice
@bondjapan2 ай бұрын
I did not realize Chang was in a Grand Slam at 15.
@asud25712 ай бұрын
He won it @ 16
@robertbrescia31962 ай бұрын
Chang won the French Open in 1989 at 17.
@WilliamBonney-gl2qf2 ай бұрын
@@robertbrescia3196so did Sanchez-Vicario...both 17 Reebok had a great ad campaign after both claimed victories at Roland Garros
@sk-un5jq2 ай бұрын
Incredible speed and intelligence. He was in the wrong era with fast courts and big power players.
@disturbia13782 ай бұрын
Love the tennis content ESPN!! ❤🎾
@rangerscoach2 ай бұрын
Such a great tennis era!!
@jlitt29172 ай бұрын
my friend in high school had the biggest crush on him. she would just daydream about him all the time. all of sudden, she became really into tennis. :-)
@tonyrappa46112 ай бұрын
Insane chang
@vernelledouglas18012 ай бұрын
"Travels with mommy" almost floored me. Interesting stuff here.
@willdelarosa91952 ай бұрын
Federer's new RF collection really resembles Michael Chang's racket in the 80s, I wonder if that was an inspiration for the vintage, classic color way.
@djnkosi2 ай бұрын
This looks great. Can't wait! 🎾
@pietrpiepir644428 күн бұрын
Pete smiling as a little kid though :)
@johnjambo12 ай бұрын
Really wamt to watch this full doc! For some reason ESPN have made watching 30 for 30 so difficult in the UK
@TeamEmperor29 күн бұрын
Great Video❤
@EE-dn9og2 ай бұрын
Wheres the rest? I started playing in 96 as a kid and remember them showing his underhand serve
@peterbedford26102 ай бұрын
Agassi took the ball super early. First time I saw it, I couldn't believe it.
@TnsToad2 ай бұрын
Nice comments from Fed, Saw him Crush Chang at the US open back in 02, He sliced and moved him around the court with medium pace, like a cat playing with a mouse! Left a 3rd set Seles match to get to Armstrong, got 2nd row baseline seats and was asked by a lady why we left a 3rd set match.... Easy answer.. Cause Seles got that match, and This Guy Beat Sampras at Wimbledon, He's going to be great.. I really didn't give him the Credit he earned, should have said he is going to be a GOAT! ALSO this was back in the Days of "Up all night at the USOpen! on USA" Way better coverage and excitement about the atmosphere than the talking heads at the press desk that is the coverage at the tournament today..
@HusseinDoha2 ай бұрын
It’s not about being 5’8 , he was also skinny 150 pounds in weight! Not your typical tennis player!
@captainspirou2 ай бұрын
Nadal’s game is pretty much an upgraded version of Chang’s.
@kaykayeffemm18282 ай бұрын
Chang 15y 6m 10d isn't the youngest male player to win a match at US Open. Vinnie Richards did it in 1918 at 15y 5m 7d.
@zetristan45252 ай бұрын
Chang chang chang🎶
@johnbarry50362 ай бұрын
oh man, Mike has a very nice house.
@lszujo2 ай бұрын
Chang was great....but against Pete it was a bad matchup for him...against Agassi he couldn't do much, he was the same type of player like him but Andre did everything a little better
@jjpark19892 ай бұрын
Does anyone else see Joaquin Phoenix when they see Roger?
@evansutton67602 ай бұрын
How about another joke Andy Murray?
@thekidfromcleveland39442 ай бұрын
@@evansutton6760 nah too square chinned
@karanvinod25932 ай бұрын
No
@luciusfucius2 ай бұрын
I do now 😅
@shrirajmukherjee2 ай бұрын
2 words for you, okay 3: Google Arbaaz Khan
@BernardManansala2 ай бұрын
Idolized MC back in high school. Tried to emulate his style cuz I was also a shorter player.
@kdiggity12 ай бұрын
@1:41 OMG, those looked Hulk legs.
@GLL112 ай бұрын
Michael Chang Asian American GOAT!
@redbunnytail95282 ай бұрын
I remember, if player give Chang a drop shot and he far away, just before he commit to chase down ball, he 'exhale' in this distinct way, give himself a boost, and he get there or not. But. It appear to me, that Chang love that super sprint part of point, cuz only HE the one commit to run down a shot, like that. I seen a LOT of Michael Chang match. I got to see this group of player, as TV viewer, and they no disappoint, ever, in term of excitement. Love hear the same determination/intelligence, come from Chang, himself, in 2024. on topic of how to focus on opponent weakness. Chang win French Open when he 17. Tiananmen Square thing happening. But. I hoping Edberg win. Chang have this speech at trophy presentation. Edberg say something like, well, I have no speech. That a pretty cool 2 week for Chang.
@clk762 ай бұрын
Chang had guts...and those friggin huge legs.. James Blake and even no hoper/achiever Justin Gimmlestob got bigger send offs at the US Open than Michael Chang and they achieved nothing...we know why unfortunately.
@graymcmic14192 ай бұрын
Why?
@Leonn3rd2 ай бұрын
@clk76 asian?
@xtremevp122 ай бұрын
No worries mate. The people will remember Chang whereas Blake and Gimmelstob faded. I like them both actually, but Chang was special. If you ever liked rooting for under dogs, he was fun to root for.
@MikeSmith-go8wk2 ай бұрын
Michael Chang had the asian calf muscle gene
@quentincrisp69332 ай бұрын
"Speed" only applies to when you are 8 feet behind the baseline & you're dropped shot. That happens invariably ! Quickness & foot work is way more valuable. Speed is only really measured 40 yds to 100 yds. (meters) Federer had arguably the best quickness in tennis!
@bonzwah12 ай бұрын
and Chang had it all. only thing he didn't have was power. but he was undoubtedly the "quickest" player on tour during his prime. I'm actually pretty confident that several of the taller guys could have beaten Chang in a straight line foot race. The longer legs make for more efficient strides, after all. what set Chang apart was his fast recovery (changing directions), his balance, his first step after reading the ball.
@frankratnasamy87372 ай бұрын
Anyone know the name of this documentary?
@WilliamBonney-gl2qf2 ай бұрын
ESPN: 30 For 30 "America's Son"
@juliotorreslara44322 ай бұрын
Does anyone know the author of the electronic background music?.... It's great...
@WilliamBonney-gl2qf2 ай бұрын
DNB Music...according to one of the comment peeps
@juliotorreslara44322 ай бұрын
@@WilliamBonney-gl2qf Thank you!
@djones12345676543212 ай бұрын
Complete longshot lol, does anyone know the name of the House track that was playing around 30 minutes in when Michael was coming up? It was so good but shazam wouldnt work
@MR-bq1cy2 ай бұрын
Chang was amazing. Pity he didn’t grow much would have won a lot more. Was just too small and had to stand way too far back as the game got more powerful
@IMP3TIGO2 ай бұрын
"Ah GAH see" lol
@squareyesj71702 ай бұрын
Where is the rest? You only give us 4mins? That is really mean.
@K4R3N2 ай бұрын
More tennis content, MORE
@sara.cbc922 ай бұрын
Roger didn't even mention Chang. This is click bait.
@eric28922 ай бұрын
Did he not call him “Michael” - first name only?
@ShamyTV5k2 ай бұрын
indeed, Pete Sampras has the best serve in history.
@nurasarun2 ай бұрын
Lendl was so brutal… Could have given a guy 1 game. 4:26
@spjfrat2 ай бұрын
After watching him all through the 80s, that score was not surprising. Good catch.
@CrosbyStill2 ай бұрын
I think michaels bad choice was to have his brother as his coach..
@OshoLee2 ай бұрын
ESPN made a list of the best tennis players and put Federer over Djokovic Lmao 🤣 Sad journalism
@napzzz9442 ай бұрын
Anybody know the songs in the background of the video?
@lillyv94302 ай бұрын
Use soundhound
@Antigegner2 ай бұрын
0:33 - Daemon Targaryen
@svlagonda74172 ай бұрын
Why wasn't he able to win anything else after the French?
@Gabriel-lm7jwАй бұрын
Sad Chang didn’t make #1 in world
@Rkz-rv7ys2 ай бұрын
❤
@soldatdeleternel4532 ай бұрын
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@TimwongTimwong2 ай бұрын
You don't see any 5.8 nowadays
@xav92582 ай бұрын
I don't think Chang is a tennis great, as he only won one slam. However, more importantly, seems like a good bloke though.
@SonateSonate2 ай бұрын
Of course he's a tennis great. Youngest grand slam winner ever, reached AO, FO & USO finals, 34 titles tally, one victory away from #1 spot...
@tootspogsforever55902 ай бұрын
Ok casual 🤡🤡🤡!!! 😀😃
@kingarthurusatenniscoach14152 ай бұрын
agassi chang courier all limited,,, sampras had the complete game ,,, he should won the french... his game plan may have been wrong for clay
@slam52 ай бұрын
Well, Fed had played Chang and beat him.
@robfirestone6158Ай бұрын
That’s not Federer lol
@graymcmic14192 ай бұрын
Chang? Really?
@Kalernor2 ай бұрын
What's the problem?
@tootspogsforever55902 ай бұрын
Your mom?!! Really??!!😀😃
@graymcmic14192 ай бұрын
@@tootspogsforever5590 I bet you still live with yours.
@bojack38272 ай бұрын
He needs to go to a proper hairdresser.
@WilliamBonney-gl2qf2 ай бұрын
I was gonna comment on that...Dude looked like a skinnier version of Chairman Mao
@tootspogsforever55902 ай бұрын
Your mom needs to go a hairdresser!! 😀😃
@travisbickle52792 ай бұрын
GOOD NEWS FOR ALL THE FEDERER FANS WE HAVE A NEW WEAK ERA CHAMP Since november 2023 is the greatest strong era over in tennis when novak gets old and injury. NOW WE have a new weak era champ with alcaraz who gets destroys from grandpa djokovic in 2023. AND the best thing is that alcaraz said before a couple weeks that he was last year playing better tennis then this year AND THE RESULTS was last year= grandpa GOATkovic won 3 grandslam + the atp finals and a 3-1 h2h against alcaraz. Now wonder that the new weak era champ carlos dominate the gslams this year when novak get injury and old .............
@antigravitytea2 ай бұрын
Didn't Alcaraz just beat Novak at Wimbledon?
@travisbickle52792 ай бұрын
@@antigravitytea old djokovic
@antigravitytea2 ай бұрын
@@travisbickle5279 Well, no one has a time machine. That is a weird mindset. This isn't a video game where you get to pick players all in their prime and see who wins. Grow up.
@jikan-tabi-18882 ай бұрын
@@travisbickle5279 Father time is about to push out old man djo. 2024 will be remembered as a truly sad year for novak. Btw, Father time is undefeated. And it's time for the most complete 21yo men's singles player (Alcaraz) to assert his dominance on the tour. A new era has finally arrived.
@GabrielGardner-wx2ph2 ай бұрын
@@antigravityteahe’s spam copy and pasting the same comment he’s a weasel, I wouldn’t try to seriously engage with him
@tdtdtd18262 ай бұрын
Enough of this guy
@tootspogsforever55902 ай бұрын
Don't be too hard on yourself kid!!😀😃
@tennisfan5992 ай бұрын
Never a fan of Federer. Too arrogant and his game was boring to watch. But he knows his history.
@roninihanini2 ай бұрын
😂😂
@MicroCheese642 ай бұрын
There’s calling fed not the goat and then there’s this opinion AHAHAHHAAHHA
@pencilcheck2 ай бұрын
Never a fan of [INSERT PLAYER NAME]. Too arrogant and his game was boring to watch. But he knows his history.
@wozmac7712 ай бұрын
Edit: I sincerely apologize to the Chang fans below. If you cannot understand the context of a particular comment, please don't go ranting. I still do believe he was one of the worst if not the worst player ever, not because of his talent, but because of his tactics. And even more sad is the fact that no one noticed anything beyond my first line. I also pointed Jon's hypocrisy in segmenting the players, and Gilbert's incapability to understand the complete game and his obsession with speed despite coaching Agassi, Roddick and Gauff. I am glad he and Gauff have parted ways. Otherwise she was going on the same trajectory as Roddick. Come on! Please! Chang was the worst player ever! And of course, Jon Wertheim has to dissect his ethnicity. I was only amazed that he could return some of the Sampras or Agassi shots. I think Gilbert is blinded by speed, if Chang was that great why could he not win any more Grand Slams? And can someone tell this old tennis player, that speed is required even if you are 6 10 otherwise you can't get to the ball.
@quesee082 ай бұрын
Show me a player in mens tennis that stand 5'9" and below that won a GS tournament
@antigravitytea2 ай бұрын
@@quesee08 Olivier Rochus, Belgian player is 5'6" and won the 2004 French Open doubles title with Xavier Malisse. He holds the record for shortest height on the ATP World Tour.
@quesee082 ай бұрын
@@antigravitytea Doubles LOL...try again
@michaelp90612 ай бұрын
@@antigravityteayou do realize doubles and singles are entirely different right ?