Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, 1943 - February 6, 1993) was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player Ashe, an African American, was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the sin

Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, 1943 - February 6, 1993) was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player Ashe, an African American, was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the sin Stock Photo

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Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, 1943 - February 6, 1993) was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player Ashe, an African American, was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, or the Australian Open. He retired in 1980. He was ranked World No. 1 by Harry Hopman in 1968 and by Lance Tingay of The Daily Telegraph and World Tennis Magazine in 1975. In the ATP computer rankings, he peaked at No. 2 in May 1976. (Picture shows) Arthur Ashe in action against defending Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon final which he won in four sets. 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 6th July 1975

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