Ben Shelton Has Done Something Not Done Since Arthur Ashe – His Father Bryan Also Has That Distinction By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher Ben Shelton has done something that hasn’t been done before since Arthur Ashe. His father Bryan already has that distinction. As Ben Shelton is the first black American man to reach the U.S. Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972, … [Read more...] about Ben Shelton’s Dad Bryan Also Did Something In Tennis Not Done Since Arthur Ashe
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Ben Shelton Beats Frances Tiafoe to Reach U.S. Open Final, Making History for American Tennis
Ben Shelton is one match away from ending one of the longest droughts in American men’s tennis history. Shelton defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinals of the 2026 U.S. Open, rallying from a set down to reach the first Grand Slam singles final of his career. The victory was enormous on several levels. It sent the 23-year-old … [Read more...] about Ben Shelton Beats Frances Tiafoe to Reach U.S. Open Final, Making History for American Tennis
Charlie Pasarell Autobiography “Serving First” Published By New Chapter Press
New Chapter Press today announced the publication of the autobiography of International Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Pasarell titled, “Serving First: Dreams Realized and Lessons Learned from Family, Friends, and a Life in Tennis.” Written with the prominent tennis historian Joel Drucker, “Serving First” tells the first-hand story of Pasarell and his incredible and fulfilling … [Read more...] about Charlie Pasarell Autobiography “Serving First” Published By New Chapter Press
The Night-Before Dinner Strategy Session That Helped Arthur Ashe Win Wimbledon
Arthur Ashe's July 5, 1975 Wimbledon final-round victory over Jimmy Connors is not only regarded as one of the greatest tennis matches of all time, but one of the most tactically brilliant matches of all time. Part of the lore of this match began the night before the final when Ashe discussed the strategy he would use against the heavily favored Connors with his agent Donald … [Read more...] about The Night-Before Dinner Strategy Session That Helped Arthur Ashe Win Wimbledon
“I Can’t Help But Burst Into Tears” – Charlie Pasarell Reflecting On Arthur Ashe AIDS Announcement Press Conference
by Randy Walker @TennisPublisher April 8 marks the anniversary of the press conference where Arthur Ashe announced that he had AIDS. The monumental event is documented in my book “On This Day In Tennis History” which you can read below, but is personally narrated in the upcoming autobiography by Ashe’s great friend Charlie Pasarell called “Serving First: Dreams Realized … [Read more...] about “I Can’t Help But Burst Into Tears” – Charlie Pasarell Reflecting On Arthur Ashe AIDS Announcement Press Conference