The tactical change Arthur Ashe made to upset Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon 50 years ago
Jimmy Connors was the heavy favorite to defend his Wimbledon title in 1975… After winning in 1974, Connors returned to the All-England Club as the…
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Why Arthur Ashe once told John McEnroe he was on his way to ‘screwing up his place’ in American tennis history
John McEnroe and Arthur Ashe are two of the finest tennis players ever produced by the United States. The pair won 10 Grand Slam titles…
What happened at the first-ever ATP Finals when Rod Laver, Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe and others competed in a six-person league format
The ATP Finals have become a cornerstone of the tennis calendar over the past 55 years. In 2024, Jannik Sinner won the ATP Finals, lifting…
Bjorn Borg once admitted to Arthur Ashe what was different when he faced Jimmy Connors compared to every other player on tour
Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors battled it out in several classic encounters during their ATP rivalry. Few players were better than Borg and Connors during…
What happened when John McEnroe played Arthur Ashe in the final of the 1978 ATP Finals
The ATP Finals honor the top players from the season as they battle it out once more to crown the champion. Last year that was…
Jimmy Connors once claimed Arthur Ashe had made a big ‘mistake’ about him and the comment which he really ‘resented’
Jimmy Connors managed to pick up one or two fierce rivals during his time on the court, such was his hugely successful career. Connors played…
Mike Tyson’s tennis tattoo explained ahead of blockbuster fight against Jake Paul
Mike Tyson is set to return to the boxing ring against social media star Jake Paul on Friday. At 58 years old Tyson is stepping…
