Arthur Ashe
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Arthur Ashe (July 10, 1943, Richmond, VA – February 6, 1993, New York), was an United States tennis player and social advocate.[1] . The center stadium at the USTA National Tennis Center is named Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Education
He graduated first in his class in high school. He attended University of California, Los Angeles with a full scholarship.
Most significant tennis results
Grand Slam Tournament wins:
- US Open (tennis)|United States Championships:
- Men's Singles champion - 1968
- Australian open:
- Men's Singles champion - 1970
- Wimbledon Championships:
- Men's Singles champion - 1975
Writing
After retiring from tennis, he wrote two autobiographies.[2][3]
References
- ↑ ArthurAshe.org: Life Story. Retrieved on 2008-08-05.
- ↑ Deford, Frank; Ashe, Arthur (1993). Arthur Ashe: Portrait in Motion. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. ISBN 0-7867-0050-5.
- ↑ Rampersad, Arnold; Ashe, Arthur (1994). Days of Grace. [New York: Ballantine Books. ISBN 0-345-38681-7.