Ashe's time in St. Louis was pivotal, as he attended Sumner High School and honed his skills despite the racial tensions of the era. His dedication and talent led him to become the first Black man to ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Many people in Richmond may drive along Arthur Ashe Boulevard, but do you know the story of the legendary tennis player it’s named after? Arthur Ashe was not just a ...

The 18-year-old rising star challenged the defending champion at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The home star produced a dominant 6-0, ...

In July 1979, Ashe suffered a heart attack while holding a tennis clinic in New York ... After Ashe went public with his illness, he founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS ...

Recently, the former world number 1 announced her entry into the world of the WNBA, as she became a shareholder in the ...

ST. LOUIS – Arthur Ashe, a trailblazing tennis player and civil rights activist, began his illustrious career in St. Louis, where he moved from Richmond, Virginia, to train under renowned coach ...