MEDIA Show Media Credit: Virginia Historical SocietyOriginal Author: HeadCreated: Late twentieth centuryMedium: Tennis raquetArthur Ashe’s Tennis RacketThis tennis racket belonged to Arthur Ashe, a professional player who was the first black men's champion at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. He was also the first African American to play for and captain the U.S. Davis Cup team.FEATURED INArthur Ashe (1943–1993)