“The USTA and the US Open are incredibly proud and humbled to be able to celebrate Althea Gibson—a universal inspiration and ...

When Althea Gibson was born in the South Carolina town of Silver in 1927, her birth certificate made no sense whatsoever. Chalk it up to an overexcited family member or an exhausted midwife ...

Jacobs - Author, Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson Althea Gibson leaves Forest Hills court accompanied by Alice Marble and applause of spectators. New York Daily News Archive ...

She is Althea Gibson, the first Black woman to play in what is now called the US Open; the first to win one of the Grand Slam tournaments, in 1956; and the first to be ranked No. 1 in the world.

If you’re interested in learning more about one of the most legendary characters in the history of the Grand Slam, read on to find out a few key facts about Gibson and her revolutionary athletic ...

Ad Policy American tennis star Althea Gibson hits a return shot to Colette Monnot during her singles match at the Surrey Grass Court Championship, held at the Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club.( ...