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By Greg Emmanuel· Updated August 26, 2022
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 came before and opened the doors. Ashe, the first Black man to win the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and a number of other history-making titles, was an inspiration on and off
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