ASHE CONTEMPORARY is a term used to describe two of the greatest tennis players of all time, Arthur Ashe and Ilie Nastase. Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles and was the first African-American man to win a Grand Slam singles title. Ilie Nastase was a Romanian professional tennis player who won two Grand Slam singles titles and was ranked world No. 1 for a total of 64 weeks. Both players were known for their skill and athleticism, and are considered to be two of the most influential figures in the history of tennis.