On Tuesday, from 12-3 p.m. ET, Tennis Channel Live will focus on Arthur ... Ashe and theatrical Burton spoke, the actor took command. Who, asked Burton, is that impish young American, Jimmy Connors?

Considering that Ashe had such a wide range of interests ... and stylishly by toppling the heavily favored Jimmy Connors to rule at Wimbledon in 1975. Although Connors was recognized officially ...

A mural celebrating tennis champion, social activist and Richmond native Arthur Ashe was unveiled Tuesday night at the ...

When Jimmy Connors got on a roll ... Three times he lost in the finals, to Arthur Ashe in 1975 and to Bjorn Borg in 1977 and 1978. The 1977 defeat to Borg was an exceptional match, with Connors ...

It was Newcombe’s home tournament, and for him, the No. 1-ranked Connors was the draw. Then the Australian won. By Cindy Shmerler John Newcombe never planned to play the 1975 Australian Open.