>> there was a total desperation in the black community. what do we do now? arthur was trying to figure out how he could help. that would be consistent with his life as a tennis player. >> 1968 was a seminal moment in tennis. prior to 1968 the pros and the amateurs were separated until open tennis arrived. >> before '68 it was almost impossible to make any sort of real living off tennis. now you had big prize money and professionals. >> a revolution has taken place. the first open wimbledon. >> now suddenly you had a much higher level of competition. and it struck me right off playing at wimbledon. >> ashe seems nervous. the ferocious top spinning backhand is tearing arthur's game apart.