India, June 29 -- After battling through three qualifying matches to earn a place in the Wimbledon main draw, 22-year-old Michael Zheng is set for a challenging first-round encounter against British No. 1 Cameron Norrie.

As Zheng prepares for one of the biggest matches of his young career, attention is also turning to the man behind the rising tennis talent. Here's a closer look at the 22-year-old's family background, upbringing, and personal life.

Michael Zheng's rise as one of the most promising young American players on the ATP Challenger Tour is closely tied to his family's inspiring journey to the United States.

His parents, Joe Zheng and Mei Zheng, emigrated from Hubei, China, in search of greater opportunities and the chance to ...