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Mon, 09.09.1968

The First Black Man Wins the US Open Tennis Singles Title

*On this date in 1968, Arthur Ashe won the US Open singles tennis championship.

This accomplishment was the first time an American Black man won this professional tennis title.

To become a Professional Athlete

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