Early Life
When was Arthur born?
July 10, 1943
What was his biggest and most well-known Acomplishment
He was the first black player to win a major men's singles championship
Was Arthur a racial pioneer
YES
How did arthur die
he had become infected with a virus that causes AIDS
Where was he born?
Richmond, Virginia
Where is the stadium that was named after him
US open
why did Arthur gain national attention
he became the first black man to reach the highest levels of tennis
when did he die and at what age
He died at 49 on February 6th, 1993.
At what age did his mother die
5 years old
What tournament did Arthur win in 1970
Arthur Ashe won the Australian Open in 1970
When was Arthur not givin his visa
1969
How did his mother die
Mattie died becasue of heart disease
What tournament did Arthur win in 1975
Arthur won Wimbledon in 1975
Why did the tennis authorities ban south africa
Arthur responded by asking the tennis authorities to ban South Africa until they agreed to change their policies.
Why was he bulied in school
Because his friends believed tennis was a sissy sport
What record does Arthur have
He still has the record for the only black person to have won a singles match at these events
Why did athurs fans respect him
he did not forget his humble beginnings and having to overcome racial barriers. So because of this, he helped black kids start tennis