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French Open: Chang backs Zverev for Grand Slam title

Michael Chang, who won the French Open at age 17, believes Alexander Zverev is ready for his first Grand Slam victory. The 53-year-old told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

French Open: Chang backs Zverev for Grand Slam title
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Michael Chang, who won the French Open in 1989 at the age of 17 and remains the youngest male Grand Slam champion, sees Alexander Zverev as ready for his first major triumph. “A Grand Slam win is simply overdue for Sascha,” the 53-year-old American told the Süddeutsche Zeitung. Chang was referring to the long-standing expectation weighing on the German top-ten player.

Zverev, who has already reached the semifinals in Paris, will face Czech player Jakub Mensik there. EuroPulse reported on June 3, 2026, about the upcoming semifinal between Zverev and Mensik (https://europulse.today/french-open-halbfinale-zverev-mensik/).

Source: www.sueddeutsche.de