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Ashe

American  
[ash] / æʃ /

noun

  1. Arthur Robert, Jr., 1943–93, U.S. tennis player.


Ashe British  
/ æʃ /

noun

  1. Arthur ( Robert ). 1943–93, US tennis player: US champion 1968; Wimbledon champion 1975

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Bianca Andreescu stood with the US Open trophy aloft, smiling as glittering confetti fell all around her on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

From BBC May 19, 2026

In 1970, they formed a firm, eventually known as ProServ, and attracted clients including tennis players Arthur Ashe and Stan Smith; the baseball pitcher Tommy John; and basketball stars Moses Malone and Buck Williams.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 21, 2026

Her career was eventually brought to an end by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round, but only after Williams had saved five match points in an electric night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2025

“If you look one inch to the left,” Ashe says, “you’re going to see a modern skyscraper.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 6, 2025

Her cold gray eyes fastened upon Ashe, and he grinned.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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