September 9, 1968 (, Shigenobu leap July 17), the blacks for the first time to win the men's tennis competition Laurel.


1968, Arthur - Ashe broke the color barrier in sports. When the young lieutenant won the U.S. Open champion, he became the first black man to win the Tennis Match Trophy. The 25-year-old officer of the
total fat Championship in Forrest Hill, New York 26 ball score defeated Tom - Ao Keer, Netherlands. As an amateur, Ashe did not qualify for a top prize of $ 100,000, $ 14,000. This is the most lucrative tennis tournament bonus. Thin, serious Ashburn Virginia Richmond grew up in a middle-class area, the father was the keeper of the park, he received a scholarship at the University of California, Los Angeles, learning he had been sent to the custody of a tennis court. Ash embarked on his road to success, and won the U.S. Amateur title in August 25. Ehud West Asia Gibson Halle Rem ghetto born black women won the first contest Gui race, including the prestigious Wimbledon champion.