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Wimbledon diary: Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina’s earring causes problems

Daria Kasatkina got her t-shirt stuck on her earring (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Wimbledon remembered trailblazer Arthur Ashe – 50 years on from his historic Centre Court triumph.

Ashe became the first black player to win the men’s singles title after beating fellow American Jimmy Connors 6–1 6–1 5–7 6–4 in the final on July 5, 1975.

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