Before Althea Gibson could play -- much less win -- major tennis tournaments, another opponent had to be defeated. But Gibson had less control against this foe, which went by the name segregation.

Despite many obstacles, Gibson made history as the 1st Black woman to compete at Wimbledon & win a Grand Slam. She remains an ...

The milestone would not be repeated by a Black female tennis player until 43 years later ... She began singing, even releasing a jazz record, “Althea Gibson Sings,” through Dot Records in ...

On day three of Black History Month, The Post and Courier honors Althea Gibson, the first black player at the French and U.S ...

"I think it's really important for people to know about Althea Gibson. Not only who she is ... For three hours leading up to the start of play, Tennis Channel's team will break down upcoming ...

Players will compete in co-ed teams. Teams can include youth players aged 14+ with parent permission. Registration is $50 per ...

Althea Gibson will be honored with a statue at the site of the US Open, the USTA announced on Tuesday. In 1950, Gibson broke tennis' color barrier by becoming first African-American to play in ...

American tennis player Althea Gibson (1927 - 2003) holding the Venus Rosewater Plate after winning the women's singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 5th 1958.

Leon County and Tallahassee are home to two trailblazing African American tennis legends. While one is a household name – and ...

Before there was Althea Gibson, there was Lilyan Spencer. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Leon County is home to two trailblazing African American tennis legends.