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Brienne Minor’s whirlwind summer culminates in US Open debut
NCAA singles champion earned a wild-card berth into main draw
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Chris Eubanks realizes his dream as US Open begins
Georgia Tech standout to play in his first Grand Slam
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The day Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win the US Open
Ashe earned the top ranking in the country with the five-set victory
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Michigan’s Brienne Minor announces arrival with NCAA tennis title
Unseeded sophomore is the first African-American woman to win a Division I singles championship
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Arthur Ashe becomes first African-American male tennis player ranked No. 1 in the U.S.
‘He took the burden of race and wore it as a cloak of dignity.’
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Serena Williams’ year at a glance — short and sweet moments
The Queen of the Court kept striving for greatness despite a few setbacks
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Baltimore musician Sonne Riley pens a poem for Serena Williams
For the second year, Serena Williams’ effort to make history at the US Open was cut short in a semifinal upset. Musician Sonne Riley decided to write a poem celebrating Williams
The Uplift
Never forget: 9/11 anniversary brings memories of courage and bravery
Athletes’ tributes, remembering first responders of color and more for the 15th year since the attacks
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An ode to Serena Williams
My favorite athlete of all time