Arthur Ashe
Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American tennis player. He started playing tennis professionally in 1969. He won three singles Grand Slam titles: the US Open in 1968, the Australian Open in 1970 and Wimbledon in 1975. He won two Grand Slam doubles titles: the French Open in 1971 and the Australian Open in 1977.[1] Arthur Ashe was ranked no 1. for being the best tennis player, the first African American to be number one.[2] He retired in 1980. Arthur Ashe raised awareness about HIV and AIDs.[3] He also was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1993.[4]
Ashe was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He died of AIDS in New York City.
Arthur Ashe Media
Ashe playing against Dennis Ralston at the 1964 Southern California Intercollegiates.
President Reagan greets Arthur Ashe (left) in 1982
Ashe promoting heart health after his heart attack
The Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2007 US Open
The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, on the campus of UCLA
References
- ↑ ATP
- ↑ "Arthur Ashe". Biography.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
- ↑ "Arthur Ashe". Biography.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
- ↑ "Life Story". Arthur Ashe | Conscious Leader, Humanitarian, Educator and Athlete. Archived from the original on 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
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