The world of tennis is full of records. Roland Garros also. And the second Grand Slam of the season has a brand that has been valid for more than 30 years and promises to stay alive for a long time: that of the youngest champion.
Not even Rafael Nadal, who won in 2005 at the age of 19, managed to come close. Next, Sports news review of american history Michael Chang in 1989.
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Who was the youngest Roland Garros champion?
American tennis player Michael Chang still holds the record as the youngest Roland Garros men’s draw champion in the open era. At the age of 17 a few months before the tournament, Chang became champion in 1989 by defeating Sweden’s Stefan Edberg in a final that lasted five sets. He is the youngest champion of any of the four Grand Slams in the men’s division. this was his only title at this level.
Mats Wilander in 1982, Bjorn Börg in 1974 and Ken Roswall in 1968 they were also crowned at Roland Garros before turning 19.
