Arthur Ashe was an American tennis star and the first Black man selected for the U.S. Davis Cup team, winning multiple Grand Slams and shaping sport with advocacy.
A wave of bold walk-on outfits and brand-driven looks marks a turning point at Wimbledon, with Naomi Osaka and others turning sartorial moments into strategic statements. The trend is drawing attention from players, sponsors, and analysts as fashion and sport collide on Centre Court.
Ben Shelton has reached the US Open final, aiming to become the first Black American man to win a singles title since Arthur Ashe in 1968. He faces Alexander Zverev after a commanding semifinal win over Frances Tiafoe, while his family’s sacrifices frame his push for a first American major since 2003.