Arthur Ashe became the first and only Black man to win the Wimbledon singles title in 1975, overcoming racism and adversity to achieve his goal, and remains an inspiration for athletes of all races to work towards their goals.
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Arthur Ashe became the first and only Black man to win the Wimbledon singles title in 1975, overcoming racism and adversity to achieve his goal, and remains an inspiration for athletes of all races to work towards their goals.