July 5, 1975, is a noteworthy day in the annals of black sports. It was when Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon, according to Sports Mole, which reports that it was all the more ...

Arthur Ashe became the first — and to this day, only — Black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon in 1975, beating defending champion Jimmy Connors 6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 in the final. Also that year ...

Arthur Ashe is a true pioneer in the history of tennis. He was the first black player to achieve a number of milestones. The American remains the only black player to win Wimbledon, the US Open, and ...

Arthur Ashe is a tennis legend who peaked at No. 2 in the world rankings and lifted three Grand Slam trophies in the 1970s.

Tennis star and Richmond native Arthur Ashe passed away at the age of 49. He died from HIV complications stemming from a blood transfusion received during heart surgery. Ashe was the first Black man ...

Less than two months ago, the tennis world had descended onto Wimbledon’s pristine green courts, where the sound of tennis balls echoed around hushed courts. Spectators, on the whole, observed an ...

A general view shows Arthur Ashe Stadium during the men's singles first round match between Novak Djokovic and Learner Tien. - Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images Less than two months ago, the tennis ...