"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." - Arthur Ashe
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Ashe started playing tennis at age seven. He received a scholarship to UCLA when he was 20. He won multiple titles, including the NCAA singles and team titles. Later, he won the US Amateur Championship. Afterwards, he won three Grand Slams. His professional record was 818-260.
1968, US Open, Ashe beat Tom Okker.
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1970, Australian Open, Ashe defeated Dick Crealy.
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1975, Wimbledon, Ashe triumphed over Jimmy Connors.
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Arthur Ashe Beating Jimmy Connors in the 1975 Wimbledon Men's Singles Final
Ashe's other accolade was being the first black player and captain on the US Davis Cup team. He was on the team for 11 years, and was captain for 5 years. The team won three times with Ashe on its roster. He won the most cup matches of any man in his time, 27 of 32.