The Greatest Male Tennis Players Of All Time

Published on 11/09/2017
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Michael Chang

Meet the youngest male player to ever win a Grand Slam singles title, which happened at the French Open in 1989 when he was just 17 years old and 4 months. Chang is well known for his on-court speed and fighting spirit, often he is regarded to have been one of the best defensive baseliners of all time. You can thank him for introducing the jumping two-handed backhand. Chang was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008.

Michael Chang

Michael Chang

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Jack Kramer

Jack Kramer is a legend in the tennis world, not just as a player but also due to his role in establishing how things run right now. He was a World No. 1 player for a number of years, and one of the most important people in the establishment of modern men’s “Open”-era tennis, he was THE leading promoter of professional tennis tours in the 50’s and 60’s. His consistent serve-and-volley game are extraordinary as was his ability to play “percentage tennis”.

Jack Kramer

Jack Kramer

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