He became the first and only Black man to win a Wimbledon singles title by outsmarting Jimmy Connors in the final.

It was in London in 1975, and Ashe was scheduled to play Jimmy Connors, the defending champion and world No. 1, in the ...

Arthur Ashe was never afraid of changing tack. He arrived at his only Wimbledon final 50 years ago having darted his way through a nettlesome draw as something approaching a nostalgia favorite, day… ...

Wimbledon, England — Arthur Ashe was never afraid of changing tack. He arrived at his only Wimbledon final 50 years ago having darted his way through a nettlesome draw as something approaching a ...

Fifty years ago, Arthur Ashe made history by becoming the first Black man to win the Wimbledon singles title—a victory that transcended sport and inspired generations. To honor this landmark ...

The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars were announced in the June 5 issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education, the awards honor ...