Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe was a pioneering American tennis player and activist, known for his achievements on the court as well as his efforts to promote social justice. He became the first African American man to win a Grand Slam title and used his platform to advocate for civil rights and equality. His legacy continues to inspire athletes and activists around the world.
Born on Jul 10, 1943 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 7.25 | 0.55% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 1,986,919 | $21,000,000 | 126,057$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 96,161 | $450,000 | 957$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 78,300 | $2,700,000 | 3,114$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 103,881 | $155,000 | 368$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 8,735 | $68,000 | 145$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 4,461 | $56,000 | 120$ |
| Totals | 9 | 494,002,403 | 2,278,457 | $24,429,000 | 130,761$ |
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United States:
Arthur Ashe was the last Black male tennis player to win the US Open in 1968.
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Argentina:
Arthur Ashe was the last African American to win the US Open before Ben Shelton.
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United Kingdom:
Arthur Ashe is the last Black American man to win the US Open singles title in 1968.
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Ukraine:
Arthur Ashe was the last Black American to reach the US Open men's singles final before Ben Shelton.
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Croatia:
Arthur Ashe was the first African American man to win the US Open in 1968.
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United States:
Arthur Ashe was the first Black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.
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Slovenia:
Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win the US Open in 1972.
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United States:
Arthur Ashe last made his finals appearance at the US Open in 1972.
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United States:
Ashe remains the only Black American man to win a grand slam singles title.
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Paraguay:
Arthur Ashe is honored in an article about his legacy.
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