Quotes By Michael Chang

I was always really strict on myself about doing everything possible to prepare for competition.

I'm a competitive person and it is in my nature to try hard in every match I play. The only time I'm not competitive is when I'm playing against my mom.

The first initial feeling, at least for me, was to go out and play well and hopefully win and have the Asian community be even more proud.

Obviously the Asian American community wants you to do well. They are cheering you on no matter what the circumstances.

It's not that easy for some of these players in China to get the coaching they need.

You know, I feel like if I don't change something, then the results maybe are going to continue the way that they have. That for me is not something that I want to really be a part of.

It's like one of those dreams you have when someone is chasing you. You're running as fast as you can, and someone's trotting behind you, just out of range, trying to grab onto you.