Tennis Player
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam singles titles. He started to play tennis at six years old.
Age
49
Birth Date
July 10, 1943 Death Date
2/6/1993
Life Range
(1943-1993)
Zodiac
Cancer Born
United States About
Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player, the first African American to be ranked No. 1 in the world. He was a three-time Grand Slam champion, winning the singles title at the 1968 US Open, the 1970 Australian Open, and the 1975 Wimbledon Championships. He was also a member of the 1993 International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Arthur Ashe Timeline
1943
Arthur Ashe is Born
On July 10, 1943, Arthur Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia.
1957
Wins First Junior National Title
At the age of 14, Arthur Ashe wins his first junior national title.
1963
Turns Professional
Arthur Ashe turned professional, joining the international tennis circuit.
1968
Wins US Open
Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the US Open.
1975
Wins Wimbledon
Arthur Ashe wins the men's singles at Wimbledon, becoming the first black man to do so.
1980
Retires from Tennis
Arthur Ashe retires from professional tennis due to heart surgery.
1993
Passes Away
Arthur Ashe passes away from complications related to AIDS, a condition he contracted from a blood transfusion.
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Arthur Ashe, an influential professional tennis player, was born on July 10, 1943. He was a pioneer for civil rights and famously became the first black player to win the singles title at Wimbledon in 1975. He passed away on February 6, 1993, at the age of 49.