Editor’s note: This story was originally published on July 5, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Arthur Ashe, a trailblazing ...

He won Wimbledon over the favored Jimmy Connors, who was not only suing the ATP, but also Ashe himself. By Cindy Shmerler Two nights before he played one of the most important tennis matches of his ...

Arthur Ashe hits a slice serve with unerring accuracy, the ball arcing ever wider off the court. Jimmy Connors, his heavily favored opponent and the defending champion, gets just enough of his racket ...

Jannik Sinner appeared unfazed by Arthur Ashe Stadium's upset bug over the last two days. On Saturday, the top seed played his best match yet at the U.S. Open, defeating Christopher O'Connell in ...

1968: Arthur Ashe becomes the first black person to win a U.S. singles championship, beating Bob Lutz in the final of the United States Amateur Championships. RICHMOND, Va. – Arthur Ashe was only 49 ...

Just as New York City’s biggest tennis event of the year was in full swing, Afterpay launched a limited edition collaboration through its Dropshop program, celebrating one of the sport’s most iconic ...