Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was an American professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles in singles and two in doubles. Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team, and the only black man ever to win the singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. He retired in 1980.
Arthur Ashe, winning the 1975 ABN World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam
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 Grand Slam in tennis is the achievement of winning all four major championships in one discipline in a calendar year. In doubles, a Grand Slam may be achieved as a team or as an individual with different partners. Winning all four major championships consecutively but not within the same calendar year is referred to as a "non-calendar-year Grand Slam", while winning the four majors at any point during the course of a career is known as a "Career Grand Slam".
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park.
Court Philippe Chatrier, Stade Roland Garros.
Centre Court, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.