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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Arthur_AsheArthur Ashe - Wikipedia

    Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles in singles and two in doubles. Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team, and the only black man ever to win the singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.

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  3. www.biography.com › athletes › arthur-asheArthur Ashe - Quotes, Death & Facts - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win the men's singles titles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first African American man to be ranked No. 1 in the world.

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  5. arthurashe.ucla.edu › life-storyLife Story | Arthur Ashe Legacy

    Learn about the life of Arthur Ashe, the first African-American to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and his activism against Apartheid. Explore his childhood, college, military, professional and family years, and his legacy.

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    May 31, 2024 · Arthur Ashe (born July 10, 1943, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.—died February 6, 1993, New York, New York) was an American tennis player, the first Black winner of a major men’s singles championship. Ashe began to play tennis at the age of seven in a neighbourhood park.

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    A tennis champion, social activist and style icon, Arthur Ashe stood at the nexus of sport, politics and culture, and exemplified the power of grace through his sportsmanlike approach to all on- and off-court matters. His towering legacy continues to inspire.

  9. www.tennisfame.com › inductees › arthur-asheArthur Ashe - International Tennis Hall of Fame

    Learn about the life and career of Arthur Ashe, the first African-American male to win the US Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon. Discover his achievements, activism, and legacy in tennis history.

  10. www.nytimes.com › 2018/08/27 › lensThe Quiet Heroism of Arthur Ashe - The New York Times

    Aug 27, 2018 · Arthur Ashe, left, doing a crossword puzzle while waiting for the subway, completely unrecognized the day after he won the U.S. Open men's singles championship in New York in...