First Black male tennis player to be ranked #1 globally Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 28, 2025 · 26-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 28, 2025 · 26-Down · 4 letters
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United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
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