Arthur Ashe Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family
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Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles. He was the first African American to win the men's singles title at the US Open and the first African American man to be ranked No. 1 in the world. He was also the first African American to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Ashe was born in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in a segregated neighborhood. He was a gifted student and athlete, and he attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was the first African American to be awarded a full athletic scholarship. Ashe won his first Grand Slam title at the 1968 US Open, becoming the first African American man to win a major tennis tournament. He went on to win the Australian Open in 1970 and Wimbledon in 1975. He was also a member of the United States Davis Cup team, which won the championship in 1968, 1969, and 1970. Ashe retired from professional tennis in 1980 and devoted himself to social causes. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights and AIDS awareness, and he founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS. He died in 1993 at the age of 49.
| Popular As | Arthur Robert Ashe |
| Occupation | actor,writer |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | 10 July, 1943 |
| Birthday | 10 July |
| Birthplace | Richmond, Virginia, USA |
| Date of death | 6 February, 1993 |
| Died Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Arthur Ashe Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Arthur Ashe height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .
| Physical Status | |
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| Height | 6' 1" (1.85 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Arthur Ashe's Wife?
His wife is Jeanne Moutoussamy (20 February 1977 - 6 February 1993) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Jeanne Moutoussamy (20 February 1977 - 6 February 1993) ( his death) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Arthur Ashe Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Arthur Ashe worth at the age of 50 years old? Arthur Ashe’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimated Arthur Ashe's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Arthur Ashe Social Network
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Timeline
Pictured on a 37¢ USA commemorative postage stamp issued in his honor on 27 August 2005.
Inducted into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame, 1998.
Inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in 1994 (inaugural induction).
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 3, 1991-1993, pages 31-33. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2001.
Children: (with wife Jeanne) daughter Camera Ashe (adopted, b. December 21, 1986). She was named after her mother's profession.
Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1985.
A sudden heart attack in 1979 ended his playing career where he underwent quadruple bypass surgery and then double bypass surgery in 1983 where he contracted AIDS from tainted blood during the surgery.
Ashe firmly established his stardom in 1975 after beating Jimmy Connors to take the Wimbledon title. As a tennis professional, he won three Grand Slam singles titles and led the U. S. to four Davis Cup victories. Over his career he won 33 singles tournaments on five continents.
Arthur Ashe grew up in segregated Richmond, Virgina where he decided to make a career out of tennis where he won his first U. S. Open in 1968, the first ever won by a black player.
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