Arthur Ashe wasn’t just a tennis player—he was an unforgettable chapter in the history of the game. Born in 1943 in Richmond, ...

Fifty years have now passed since Ashe stunned Connors in four sets to become the first – and to this day only – Black man to ...

From rural reservations to shebeens or speakeasies (bars) - wherever black people gathered, they were talking about Ashe's ...

Wimbledon remembered trailblazer Arthur Ashe – 50 years on from his historic Centre Court triumph. Ashe became the first ...

What made Ashe's win so impressive was how he broke through racial hurdles and paved the way for future generations of Black ...

Ready to feel the buzz of tennis under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium? Tickets for the 2025 US Open are officially on sale, and if you’re thinking about going, don’t wait. This is the kind of event ...

Half a century later, Arthur Ashe's historic win at Wimbledon paved the way for others to follow in his illustrious path.

Tennis Under the Lights will take place throughout July, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the late Richmond native ...

Richmond celebrates 50 years since tennis pioneer Arthur Ashe broke barriers at Wimbledon, inspiring generations of players ...

Arthur Ashe's historic 1975 Wimbledon victory over Jimmy Connors remains the only Grand Slam singles title by a Black male ...

The 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe winning Wimbledon was July 5, 2025. Learn more about Ashe and other Black Tennis Players ...

On July 5, 1975, Richmond native Arthur Ashe upset Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon final. Fifty years later, it is not viewed ...