Arthur ashe biography 1943
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Arthur Ashe
| American tennis player Date of Birth: 10.07.1943 Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Arthur Ashe
- Early Success
- Collegiate and Professional Career
- Grand Slam Victories
- Legacy and Personal Life
Biography of Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe (full name Arthur Robert Ashe Jr.) was born on July 10, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia.
Arthur ashe biography 1943
He was a popular professional tennis player and one of the best African-American tennis players in the United States. From a young age, Ashe had a passion for tennis and trained under the guidance of professionals like Ronald Charity and Walter Johnson.
Early Success
Ashe's talent and potential for great achievements became evident early on, and he started receiving invitations to compete in tournaments.
To minimize the travel required for these competitions, Ashe accepted an offer from the Saint Louis Tennis Association and enrolled at Sumner High School in Missouri. Soon, he gained attention from the press, such as Sports Illustrate