Arthur Ashe balletically leaps across the grass court, his gold chain peeking from behind his white polo shirt. He serves unreturned aces and then returns low forehand volleys as his opponent, Jimmy ...
Arthur Ashe may have been most known for his tennis success, but it was his activism that set him apart off the court. When not winning major tennis championships and breaking barriers in one of the ...
Althea Gibson was a pioneer in women's sports, known for breaking the color barrier in tennis and the Ladies Professional ...
American Arthur Ashe made a name for himself as an unparalleled tennis player—he was the first (and remains the only) Black man to win the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and the Australian Open—while also ...
Since the pandemic’s onset, nearly five million Americans have picked up a tennis racket for the first time. According to data from the Physical Activity Council, it has experienced the highest growth ...
For six years, Rowing Blazers and its surrounding heritage brands have operated in the liminal space between preppy and streetwear, recontextualizing classic Americana aesthetics into something more ...
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 ...
When we think of renowned Black tennis players, Venus and Serena Williams are usually top of mind, but it’s also important to acknowledge other notable players like Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe, who ...