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Wimbledon: Greatest Singles Finals

8. Ashe Beats Connors, July 5, 1975

8. Ashe Beats Connors, July 5, 1975

Arthur Ashe and Jimmy Connors shake hands after Ashe defeated the heavily favored Connors 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 to become the first African-American to win a Grand Slam. At the time, many called it the greatest upset in tennis history.

In this photo: Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe

Photo: Keystone/Getty Images

Jul 05, 1975