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Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American professional tennis player, author, and activist. He is considered one of the greatest tennis players in history and was the first black player to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.

Ashe began playing tennis at a young age in Virginia, and he quickly showed promise as a player. He joined the US Davis Cup team in 1963 and helped them win the championship the following year. Ashe gained international recognition in 1968 when he won the US Open singles title, becoming the first black man to win a Grand Slam event.

Over the course of his career, Ashe won a total of 33 titles and reached the finals of 16 Grand Slam events. He also won a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

Ashe was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice. He wrote several books, including his memoir "Days of Grace," which was published the year after his death from AIDS-related pneumonia in 1993. Today, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award is presented annually at the ESPY Awards to an individual or group that has shown courage in the face of adversity.