On September 15, 1963, Arthur Ashe roundly defeated Venezuela’s Orlando Bracamonte in straight sets (6-1, 6-1, 6-0), helping the US team clinch its America Zone final en route to besting defending champions Australia to take home the Davis Cup. Ashe’s inclusion on the team marked the first time a Black man had ever been selected to represent the United States in the tournament. Visit http://arthurashe.com to learn more about Arthur Ashe’s incredible life, career and legacy.