Some of the most historic feats in tennis have happened at Wimbledon. One of those moments came 50 years ago, when Arthur Ashe broke a barrier as the first black man to win on the hallowed grass ...

The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health celebrated its 30th annual SportsBall Gala, the Black Tie & Sneakers event, on Oct. 17, gathering community leaders, honorees and supporters at Manhattan’s ...

Never limiting himself to one title, Arthur Ashe was an author, activist, worldwide civil rights advocate, as well as a barrier-breaking tennis player. Ashe began his tennis journey at seven years old ...

With summer waning and Labor Day fast approaching, it only means one thing for tennis lovers: The return of the U.S. Open. The 2025 tournament is taking place from August 18 to September 7 at the USTA ...

After having to defend the location for the Arthur Ashe statue in Monday's Why Richmond, Why?!? column, I'm now faced with defending the statue for another reason: Somebody thinks it is horrifying.

Wimbledon, England — Arthur Ashe was never afraid of changing tack. He arrived at his only Wimbledon final 50 years ago having darted his way through a nettlesome draw as something approaching a ...

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 ...

Stan Smith’s name resonates across two very different worlds—tennis and fashion. The American tennis legend, who rose to World No. 1 in the 1970s and captured seven Grand Slam titles, is immortalized ...

Every summer, the U.S. Open brings the world’s best tennis players to Queens. For three weeks, New York City is the sport’s capital. Its biggest matches are played in Arthur Ashe Stadium, named for ...