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An American Finally Reigns in Paris: Chang Wins; Edberg Falls in 5 Sets; 17-Year-Old Becomes 1st U.S. Man Since '55 to Take French Open
From:
The Washington Post
| Date:
June 12, 1989| Author:
Sally Jenkins
| Copyright 1989 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information
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Michael Chang, summoning an endurance beyond his years and tennis
strokes he was thought incapable of, won the French Open today.
The 17-year-old American defeated Stefan Edberg of Sweden in five
sets, four of which he trailed, to become the first U.S. men's
champion on the trying red clay of Stade Roland Garros since 1955,
and the youngest known claimant of a men's Grand Slam singles title.
For much of this mild afternoon's match, which lasted 3 hours 41
minutes-the fourth lo...
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