On May 14, 1963, 22-year-old Arthur Ashe made history as the first African American selected for the U.S. Davis Cup tennis team. His groundbreaking inclusion into this elite international competition marked a major milestone in both sports and civil rights history. At a time when tennis remained largely segregated and exclusive, Ashe’s selection symbolized both talent and quiet defiance. He would go on to become a three-time Grand Slam champion and global humanitarian, using his platform to speak out against apartheid, racism, and injustice.
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