Arthur Ashe was born on July 10, 1943 in Richmond, Virginia. He turned pro in 1969 and retired in 1980. Arthur Ashe won 3 Grand Slams in his career: The Australian Open in 1970, Wimbledon in 1975, and The U.S. Open in 1968 before he turned pro.
Arthur Ashe was the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam event. He won three Grand Slam titles and also was an active civil rights supporter. One famous Arthur Ashe quote was- "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can".
Arthur Ashe in 1975.
In professional tennis, the first black male to win a Grand Slam event in singles was Arthur Ashe in 1968 at the U.S. Open.
Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon once, in 1975.
Arthur ashe became famous as he was the first black American to win the Wimbledon title.
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Arthur Ashe was the first African American tennis player who won 3 grand slam titles.
Arthur Ashe.
Arthur Ashe.
Arthur Ashe.