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Arthur Ashe

Born: 7/10/1943 Richmond, Virginia

Died: 2/6/1993 New York City, New York

Arthur Ashe was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles, ranking him among the best tennis players from the United States.

Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, or the Australian Open. He retired in 1980.

Business / Schooling:

  • Virginia Union University, University of California, Los Angeles

Awards / Achievements:

  • He was ranked World No. 1 by Harry Hopman in 1968 and by Lance Tingay of The Daily Telegraph and World Tennis Magazine in 1975. In the ATP computer rankings, he peaked at No. 2 in May 1976
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