Michael Chang, the French Open's youngest men's champion seen here in 2003, was among three people voted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame for 2008, the sport's honor shrine announced Wednesday.(AFP File Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    NEW YORK, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that Michael Chang, the French Open's youngest men's champion, has been elected to the sport's honor shrine for 2008.

    Chang called his election "truly an honor". "It has been an incredible privilege to compete against the best players in the world for over 16 years and I will always cherish and forever remember my experiences on tour." He added.

    Chang, the famous Chinese American player, was 17 years three months old when he won the 1989 French Open. With the victory, he became the youngest player to win the French Open -- a record he still holds.

    In his career, Chang reached a career-high world ranking of No.2 and was ranked in the top 10 for seven years. He captured 34 singles titles and was also a finalist at the 1996 Australian Open, the 1995 French Open and the 1996 U.S. Open.

    Induction ceremonies will be held at the Hall of Fame and Museum in Newport, Rhode Island on July 12.