Fifty years have now passed since Ashe stunned Connors in four sets to become the first – and to this day only – Black man to ...

In the last half century, MaliVai Washington is the only other Black player to reach the men’s singles final at Wimbledon, losing in 1996 to Dutchman Richard Krajicek.

In the last half century, MaliVai Washington is the only other Black player to reach the men’s singles final at Wimbledon, losing in 1996 to Dutchman Richard Krajicek. To celebrate the 50th ...

In the last half century, MaliVai Washington is the only other Black player to reach the men’s singles final at Wimbledon, losing in 1996 to Dutchman Richard Krajicek.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ashe’s historic achievement, Wimbledon organizers have a number of plans in place, including inviting his family as guests to the Royal Box on Centre Court.