He publicly announced his illness in April 1992, and began working to educate others about HIV and AIDS. Īshe is believed to have acquired HIV from a blood transfusion he received during heart bypass surgery in 1983. In the ATP computer rankings, he peaked at No. That year, Ashe was awarded the 'Martini and Rossi' Award, voted for by a panel of journalists, and the ATP Player of the Year award. ![]() 1 by Rex Bellamy, Bud Collins, Judith Elian, Lance Tingay, World Tennis and Tennis Magazine (U.S.) in 1975. He retired in 1980.Īshe was ranked world No. Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team, and the only black man ever to win the singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. He won three Grand Slam titles in singles and two in doubles. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American professional tennis player. ![]() Arthur Ashe, winning the 1975 ABN World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdamġ188–371 (76.2%) in pre Open-Era & Open Era ħ6 (44 open era titles listed by ATP)Īrthur Robert Ashe Jr.
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