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A biography of the Chinese American tennis player who, in 1989, became the youngest man to win the prestigious French Open tournament. ... Read more

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An easy-to-read bio on today's most renowned Asian athlete.
This large-print biography is intended for children.The rather slim volume opens with an introduction on Michael's courageous win at the '89 French Open, then launches into a account of his early life and career up to 1992.Although understandably short on detail, the pictures are what make this book a real find, as there are many childhood photos and snapshots out of the Chang family album. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A serve in tennis is a shot to start a point. The serve is usually initiated by tossing the ball into the air and hitting it into the diagonally opposite service box without touching the net. Players typically serve overhead, but it may be performed underhand. The serve is the only shot where a player can take his time to set up, instead of having to react to an opponent's shot. The serve is one of the more difficult shots for a novice, but once mastered it can be a considerable advantage. Advanced players can hit the serve in many different ways and often use it as an offensive weapon to gain an advantage in the point or to win it outright. Because of this, professional players ? especially the men ? are expected to win most of their service games, and breaking serve plays a crucial role in a match. ... Read more

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Chapters: Michael Chang. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 45. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Michael Te-Pei Chang (traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhng Dépéi; born February 22, 1972, in Hoboken, New Jersey) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He is best remembered for becoming the youngest-ever male player to win a Grand Slam singles title when he won the French Open in 1989 at the age of 17. Chang is also well known for his famous quote "just try real hard" with which he credits all of his success. Known for his on-court speed and fighting spirit, Chang is considered by many observers to have been one of the best tennis counterpunchers of all time. He remained in the Top 10 of the ATP world rankings for several years in the 1990s, peaking at World No. 2. A Chinese American, he was extremely popular in Asia. Chang was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008. Chang first came to the tennis world's attention as an outstanding junior player who set numerous "youngest-ever" records. He won his first national title, the USTA Junior Hard Court singles, at the age of 12. Aged 13, he won the Fiesta Bowl 16s. Two years later, aged 15, Chang won the USTA Boys 18s Hardcourts and the Boys 18s Nationals, and became the youngest player to win a main draw match at the US Open when he defeated Paul McNamee in four sets in the first round. A month later he reached the semifinals at Scottsdale, Arizona to become the youngest player to reach the semifinal stage of a top-level professional tournament. He won his first top-level singles title in 1988 at San Francisco, aged 16 years and 7 months. Chang's most significant youngest-ever record came in 1989 when he won the French Open at the age of 17 years and 3 months, to become the youngest male player eve...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=391834 ... Read more

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A biography of the Chinese American tennis player who, in 1989, became the youngest man to win the prestigious French Open tournament. ... Read more

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Often characterized as David facing Goliath on the tennis court, at 5’9” and 150 pounds Michael Chang is used to playing with the big hitters. What he lacks in stature, he makes up for in determination. A serious contender at any Grand Slam event, his bold statement of faith in God makes him a role model we can all look up to. “What’s nice,” Michael says, “is that, as long as my priorities are straight, I’m able to go out with the mentality to really leave the winning and losing up to the Lord.” In Holding Serve readers get a unique glimpse at Team Chang, Michael’s powerful family unit that he credits with much of his success. Michael also shares the story of how he became a Christian and the central role his faith has played in his achievements. ... Read more

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Terrible
I've read quite a few books in my day and this was by far the worst.
I felt like he was writing to 8 year olds.

I've missed Michael
I've missed Michael Chang since he retired from pro tennis.I always enjoyed watching him, not just because I like pro tennis, but because he was always so unabashed about his devout Christian faith.
In "Holding Serve," he talks about his childhood when money was often tight, how he and his brother Carl discovered tennis, and everything their parents did to develop Michael and Carl's talents.Michael remembers his junior tennis days when he first met Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Jim Courier.
In 1998, after years of being one of the world's top players, Michael Chang suddenly fell into a big downhill slide.He dealt with some injuries, and even when he was able-bodied, he started losing in the early rounds of several tournaments.His ranking dropped way down, and never got back up to what it was.Michael is very frank about was a frustrating time that was.It's obvious he wishes he could have won more than one grand slam title.
Michael Chang talks about his Christian beliefs and his moral values without sounding preachy.
Since retirement, I understand Michael has been busy with the Chang Family Foundation.

Great Role Model For Young Generation
I finished this book within a day. This is by far one of my favorite book. Michael was very humble and personable throughout the book. I felt like I know him so much after finish reading Holding Serve. Not knowing how much hard work it takes to become No.2 tennis player, this book brings inspiration and true understanding of the tennis world. Young tennis player will be inspired and touched by his stories.

I am also impressed by Michael's faith and his close relationship with his family. You will appreciate the role of his parents and what a sacrifice they made in order to fulfil his tennis dream.

Great book.Great job! Michael.
It's such a great book that I cannot wait to finish the book over the weekend, eventhough I have an exam on Monday night.I really learn a lot about Michael Chang from this autobiography -- as a person and the kind of challenges he endured and conquered in his pro years. I also learned something about the other tennis greats from his friendship with them.I am especailly touched and inspired by the Love in the Chang Team.Great job! Michael.

Inspirational!
Michael Chang is a remarkable individual!I still remember watching Michael play that incredible match against Ivan Lendl in the 89 French Open and then defeating Stefan Edberg in the final after going down two sets after winning the first!Talk about steely determination!And to win a grand slam event at age 17!Amazing!The book is a fascinating read and contary to "a readers" rather inane opinions on this review site, I felt that Michael was truly honest and forthright about his beliefs and I never felt that he was "cramming" his beliefs on anyone..I just have high respect for the fact that he stood his ground and never compromised his values..We need more role models like Michael Chang..especially in the world of sports!

Michael talks about his relationships with Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras and how they all came up in the junior ranks..Pete and Andre used to stay overnight with Michael's family on occasion when they crossed paths and Michael seemed very secure in his relationship with the two tennis greats! (I'm sure there is mutual respect among these tennis greats!!)His anecdotes about John McEnroe and many other players are quite interesting and humorous so I did not understand "a readers" previous comments about "not mentioning other players" at all..

Michael is deferential and respectful about his career in tennis and never bad mouths any of his opponents or fellow players..instead he gives a lot of them credit for his development as a professional..especially John McEnroe's demolishment of him in the French Open in '88..he learned from the experience..and even went on to state that he earned McEnroe's respect later on when he took him out for the first time at the 1992 US Open..

Michael's description of his matches and how he developed as a young tennis professional gives you a great deal of insight into all the hard work that goes into attaining the level of tennis he produced..especially in the year 1996 when he was ranked as high as No 2..I remember clearly the semi-final match he played against Andre Agassi in the '96 US Open where he took him apart in 3 straight sets..only to lose the next day to his rival..Pete Sampras..if he had won that match he would have been No 1 in the world!Although that would have been nice, Michael did not dwell on it and what makes the book an interesting read is that Michael gives you a quite a bit of insight into his world and his influences..which is what most autobiographies are designed to do...he states what he felt were the most important things in his life..his family..and that he felt truly "blessed" to have had all the opportunities he had and to be on the "world stage"..he stresses the fact that he lives by "the golden rule" and never succumbed to the temptations that being a world class tennis star can bring!

I have been a fan of Michael's since the beginning of his career and throughly enjoyed his insightful book..I highly recommend this book for tennis fans and all sports fans for that matter! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Notable Sports Figures, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1341 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field. This work features biographies on more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history who have had an impact not only on their sport, but also on the society and culture of their times. It also includes not only the record-breakers that dominated and changed their sport, but also the controversial figures that made headlines even apart from athletic events. ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Jimmy Connors, Gigi Fernández, Bill Tilden, Michael Chang, Todd Martin, Renée Richards, Julie Anthony, Katie Schlukebir, Stan Smith, Tim Gullikson, Harold Solomon, Robert Walter Johnson, Nick Bollettieri, Paul Annacone, Brad Gilbert, Larry Stefanki, Jay Berger, Brian Macphie, Ray Casey, Robert Lansdorp. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Jimmy Connors, de son nom de naissance James Scott Connors (surnommé « Jimbo ») (né le 2 septembre 1952 à East Saint Louis dans l'Illinois) est un joueur de tennis américain, numéro un mondial à l'ATP pendant 268 semaines, dont 160 consécutives entre 1974 et 1977. Au cours d'une carrière exceptionnellement longue (1970-1996), il a remporté huit tournois du Grand Chelem en simple, y compris l'US Open à cinq reprises et deux fois Wimbledon. Il compte aussi 149 titres à son palmarès, dont 107 recensés par l'ATP, ce qui constitue le record absolu sous l'ère Open. Gaucher au tempérament bien trempé, il a, parmi les premiers, fait un usage immodéré de son revers à deux mains qu'il aimait à frapper le plus fort possible du fond du court, dès le retour de service. Jugé par trop arrogant dans les années 1970, sa combatitivité sans faille lui a finalement valu, les années passant, de devenir l'un des joueurs les plus appréciés du public. Né en 1952 dans l'Illinois, Jimmy Connors peut être considéré comme l'un des plus grands joueurs de l'ère open. Sa carrière a été exceptionnellement longue : seuls chronologiquement Bill Tilden, Pancho Gonzales et Ken Rosewall, sa victime quadragénaire en finale de Wimbledon et de l'US Open 1974, ont fait mieux. Outre une intense combativité, le jeu de ce gaucher s'est construit autour de son formidable revers à deux mains, joué à plat, ain...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Chapters: Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, Andy Roddick, John Mcenroe, Rick Leach, Jesse Levine, Michael Chang, Stan Smith, Ivan Lendl, Arthur Ashe, Jim Grabb, Ken Flach, Jared Palmer, Jim Courier, John Isner, Robert Seguso, Mardy Fish, Paul Annacone, Kevin Curren, Bob Lutz, Vitas Gerulaitis, Brad Gilbert, Jan-Michael Gambill, Scott Davis, Sandy Mayer, Paul Goldstein, Bryan Shelton, Gene Mayer, Robby Ginepri, Clark Graebner, Mike Leach, Gene Mako, Sammy Giammalva, Jr., Zack Fleishman, Dwight F. Davis, Brian Vahaly, Eric Butorac, Allen Fox, Frank Conner, Mike Cahill, William Larned, Bob Falkenburg, Wilmer Allison, Ronald Agénor, Jimmy Arias, Budge Patty, Mike de Palmer, Sam Match, Shelby Cannon, Billy Martin, Frank Froehling, Drew Gitlin, Kaes Van't Hof, T.j. Middleton, John Sadri, Harry Likas, Victor Amaya, Chuck Adams, Andy Andrews, Todd Widom, Brian Garrow, Geoff Grant, Pat Du Pré, Fred Alexander, Ben Testerman, Butch Buchholz, Hugo Armando, Thomas Shimada, Bret Garnett, Jim Gurfein, K. J. Hippensteel, Reuben A. Holden Iii, Eric Korita, Raymond D. Little, Herb Fitzgibbon, William S. Mcelroy, Joey Rive, Bud Schultz, Earl Cochell, Eric Fromm, Michael Robertson, Dan Cassidy, Doug Flach, John Austin, Malcolm Whitman, Quincy Shaw, Matt Anger, Howard Taylor, Eric Amend, Chris Garner, Jack March. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 453. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: James Scott "Jimmy" Connors (born September 2, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois, also known as "Jimbo") is an American former World No. 1 tennis player and is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He held the top ranking for 160 consecutive weeks from July 29, 1974, to August 29, 1977, and an additional eight times during his career (a total of 268 weeks). He won eight Grand Slam singles...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=191314 ... Read more