Fifty years have now passed since Ashe stunned Connors in four sets to become the first – and to this day only – Black man to ...

On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a Wimbledon singles title, defeating Jimmy Connors. And it was ...

On July 5, 1975, Richmond native Arthur Ashe upset Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon final. Fifty years later, it is not viewed ...

From rural reservations to shebeens or speakeasies (bars) - wherever black people gathered, they were talking about Ashe's ...

Half a century later, Arthur Ashe's historic win at Wimbledon paved the way for others to follow in his illustrious path.

Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina’s earring causes problems - British and Irish sporting stars crammed into the Royal Box ...

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

Arthur Ashe's historic 1975 Wimbledon victory over Jimmy Connors remains the only Grand Slam singles title by a Black male ...

By continuing to use our services you agree to our updated Terms of Use. We have also updated our Privacy Policy to provide more detail about how we process and share your personal information, and ...

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

Tennis Under the Lights will take place throughout July, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the late Richmond native ...