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The Death of a Sports Legend on This Day in 1993 Changed How Americans Viewed AIDS
Tennis star Arthur Ashe achieved many firsts as a Black athlete. In the months leading up to his death, he thrust AIDS ...
Celebrating Black History: Arthur Ashe
Never limiting himself to one title, Arthur Ashe was an author, activist, worldwide civil rights advocate, as well as a ...
US Open revamps mixed doubles format, hoping to draw stars, fans: What to know
The U.S. Open is making a big bet on the potential of mixed doubles, changing the format in ways that will draw curiosity and ...
US Open hit with backlash for ‘profound injustice’ as Grand Slam makes controversial change
US Open organisers have been criticised for changing the schedule of their mixed doubles competition. The New York-based ...
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New mural celebrates Arthur Ashe
A mural celebrating tennis champion, social activist and Richmond native Arthur Ashe was unveiled Tuesday night at the ...
U.S. Open mixed doubles: Grand Slam event moves to qualifying week with new format, more prize money
The USTA says the changes will showcase doubles to more people. The discipline's stars fear that they will not get to be part ...
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U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Gets Star Treatment with New Schedule and Prize Boost
The U.S. Open mixed doubles will be played before the singles main draw, with a $1 million prize. Scheduled for Aug 19-20, ...
Tennis Legend Rips U.S. Open For ‘Devaluing’ Mixed Doubles In New Format
The USTA announced Tuesday a “reimagined” mixed doubles format that will be moved to the first week of the U.S. Open from Tuesday, August 19–Wednesday, August 20. All matches will be played in Arthur ...
US Open revamps mixed doubles format, increases prize money
The U.S. Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association ...