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   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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   Apr 2, 2014 · Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was born on July 10, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia. The older of Arthur Ashe Sr. and Mattie Cunningham's two sons, Arthur Ashe Jr. blended finesse and power to forge a ...

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

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   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.

5. www.cnn.com › 2022/06/24 › usArthur Ashe: How the tennis legend became a vocal HIV/AIDS ...

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   Jun 24, 2022 · Ashe is congratulated by his father, Arthur Ashe Sr., after winning the US Open in 1968. Ashe was the first Black man to win a grand slam singles title. He would also go on to win the Australian ...

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Arthur-AsheArthur Ashe | Civil Rights Activist, Grand Slam Champion

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   May 31, 2024 · ATP Tour - Arthur Ashe (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. He was coached by Walter Johnson of ...

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7. arthurashe.com › pages › legacyIcon. Activist. Champion. — The Legacy of Arthur Ashe

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   Arthur Ashe was more than a tennis legend. He was also a courageous activist, a stylish icon, and a graceful leader. In this webpage, you can explore his legacy in sport, politics, and culture, and learn how he used his fame and influence to promote social change and health awareness. Find out why Arthur Ashe is still relevant and inspiring today.

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   Who congratulates Arthur Ashe after he won the US Open?

   • Ashe is congratulated by his father, Arthur Ashe Sr., after winning the US Open in 1968. Ashe was the first Black man to win a grand slam singles title. He would also go on to win the Australian Open in 1970 and the US Open in 1975. Ashe attends a hearing at the United Nations in New York in 1970.

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   How did Arthur Ashe die?

   • On February 6, 1993, Ashe died from AIDS-related pneumonia at New York Hospital at 3:13 p.m., at age 49. His funeral was held at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center in Richmond, Virginia, on February 10. Governor Douglas Wilder, who was a friend of Ashe's, allowed his body to lie in state at the Governor's Mansion in Richmond.

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   How old was Arthur Ashe when he started playing tennis?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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.

   Arthur Ashe | Civil Rights Activist, Grand Slam Champion

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   Who is Arthur Ashe?

   • Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main court for the US Open and the largest tennis arena in the world, is named in his honor. Ashe playing against Dennis Ralston at the 1964 Southern California Intercollegiates. Arthur Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia, to Arthur Ashe Sr. (d. 1989) and Mattie Cordell Cunningham Ashe on July 10, 1943.

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

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   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 September 1968.