Arthur Ashe's Wimbledon Triumph and Struggle Against Apartheid in South Africa
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The article discusses Arthur Ashe's victory at Wimbledon and his struggle with South Africa's apartheid regime in the 1970s. Ashe faced visa issues due to his outspoken remarks against racial segregation. He aimed to be remembered for his fight against racism, not just his tennis achievements.
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· 8 pulledThe white-minority government there had legalized an extreme system of racial segregation, known as apartheid - or apartness - in 1948.
The authorities said the decision to bar him was based on his 'general antagonism' and outspoken remarks about South Africa.
In 1973, the government of South Africa finally granted Ashe a visa to enter the country.
I am more proud of being a former Wimbledon champion than anything else in my life.
I don't want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments.
I want to be remembered for my contribution to society.
I'm more interested in changing the world than winning a Grand Slam.
I'm more interested in changing the world than winning a Grand Slam.
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
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