“Ashe’s backhand is one of the touchstones of modern tennis,” wrote McPhee. “Graebner is disturbed. He is thinking, ‘There it is. There Arthur goes, swinging freely.’ Arthur swinging ...

In November 1973, Arthur Ashe fulfilled a long-held dream by traveling to South Africa to become the first black man to play in that country’s national tennis tournament. Why would an African ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Many people in Richmond may drive along Arthur Ashe Boulevard, but do you know the story of the legendary tennis player it’s named after? Arthur Ashe was not just a ...

ST. LOUIS – Arthur Ashe, a trailblazing tennis player and civil rights activist, began his illustrious career in St. Louis, where he moved from Richmond, Virginia, to train under renowned coach ...

RICHMOND, Va. – Arthur Ashe was only 49 years old when he passed away in 1993, but the tennis superstar accomplished so much in his life—from becoming the face of tennis to the face of activism.

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A mural celebrating tennis champion, social activist and Richmond native Arthur Ashe was unveiled Tuesday night at the Henrico Sports & Events Center. This year marks 50 ...

After Ashe went public with his illness, he founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS, working to raise awareness about the disease and advocated teaching safe sex education.

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At least three lawsuits were filed in recent weeks by contractors who claim they're owed millions of dollars for their work ...

The prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award will be presented to Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah and Jim MacLaren, two disabled athletes who embody the toughness of spirit and never-give-up attitude that are ...

The mixed doubles matches will be played on Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums the week before the main singles and doubles draws begin while the qualifying tournament is taking place on the ...