Ashe took the lead winning the first set 6-1, and although Connors won just one game off Ashe in the second set, he took the third set 7-5.
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On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win Wimbledon! Ashe was 31 years old, facing the younger 22-year-old Wimbledon defending champ, Jimmy Connors. Cited http://History.com pic.twitter.com/BZvfQyVP2L
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With his confidence restored, Connors strutted around the court, while Ashe closed his eyes between sets, concentrating on the moment at hand.
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Finally, with the shocked crowd cheering him on, Ashe finished Connors off in the fourth set, 6-4, becoming the first Black man to win a Wimbledon Championship. Today, we remember Arthur Ashe who paved the way and inspired so many after him.pic.twitter.com/4v33GucqH3
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