At the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open, tournament co-founders Donald Dell, John Harris, and Arthur Ashe were honored with the prestigious Hero Award, recognizing their vision and enduring impact on the sport. The tournament was conceived in 1968, and Ashe insisted that the event take place in an integrated public park – so that everyone, regardless of race, could attend. The first tournament was held at Rock Creek Park in 1969, marking a transformative moment in sports history. Today, the DC Open stands as the fourth-longest-running professional tennis event in the United States and the longest-running tournament ever held in a public park – a lasting tribute to Ashe’s belief in access, equity, and inclusion.
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Arthur Ashe Awarded Hero Award at the Mubadala Citi DC Open
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