Althea Gibson: Tennis Turmoil and Triumph
Posted by: Malea Walker
Althea Gibson dominated women's tennis in the 1950s, winning titles at all of the major tournaments. But as the first African American woman to win those events, and in some cases, the first to be allowed to play in them, the road was rough.
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