Tag: tennis history
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Frances Tiafoe makes history as the first Black American man in 125 years to reach the Cincinnati Masters singles final, facing world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
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Explore Arthur Ashe’s historic 1975 Wimbledon victory, becoming the first Black man to win the singles title, and his lasting impact on tennis and civil rights.
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