Fifty years have now passed since Ashe stunned Connors in four sets to become the first – and to this day only – Black man to win the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles title, and the significance of his ...

Two nights before he played one of the most important tennis matches of his life, Arthur Ashe had dinner with three of his best friends. It was in London in 1975, and Ashe was scheduled to play ...

Fifty years ago Arthur Ashe pulled off an amazing feat, upsetting the odds and becoming the first black man to win the Wimbledon Men's final when he beat fellow American Jimmy Connors - but it was ...

Young tennis sensation Ben Shelton stands on the brink of history at Wimbledon, poised to match Arthur Ashe's legendary victory from 50 years ago.

Tennis Arthur Ashe’s knack for reinvention led him to history at Wimbledon He became the only Black man to win a Wimbledon singles title by outsmarting Jimmy Connors in the final.

Arthur Ashe Stadium is getting a makeover. The stadium in Queens, New York, will receive $800 million in upgrades, it was announced by The United States Tennis Association.

Arthur Ashe’s life spans America’s Civil Rights struggle, the ending of South Africa’s apartheid and creating awareness of the disease that would eventually kill him - Aids. Show more An ...

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… ...

The U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium will get an overhaul as part of an $800 million project announced that the U.S. Tennis Association is touting as the largest single investment in the history ...

On the 50th anniversary of his historic Wimbledon win, Arthur Ashe receives a powerful tribute and fans are sharing what it means to them.

Fifty years have now passed since Ashe stunned Connors in four sets to become the first – and to this day only – Black man to win the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles title, and the significance of his ...

Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon 50 years ago. His influence continues to inspire a new generation of athletes Greg Gibson/AP via CNN Newsource Ashe takes part in a demonstration outside the White House ...