Today’s Sports Highlight in History: In 1950, Althea Gibson becomes the first black player to compete in the U.S. Open. Gibson wins her first round match, defeating Barbara Knapp of Britain 6-2, 6-2 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Images of Althea Gibson are everywhere at the U.S. Open, 75 years since she became the first Black player at a major tennis tournament. The American Grand Slam event's logo is ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT is proudly celebrating Black History Month as we showcase the people, places and events that shape the history of southeastern North Carolina. The first African American ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Althea Gibson left through back doors to open the front door of opportunity for Black players, not just in tennis but far beyond. Gibson’s life began in the tiny town of Silver, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In 1950, Althea Gibson became the first Black person to compete at the U.S. National Championships—the ...

WELCOME TO CITYLINE. IN JUST A FEW HOURS, THE US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL CONCLUDE WITH THE MEN’S SINGLES FINALS RIGHT HERE ON WCVB. THE HARD FOUGHT BATTLE FOR REPRESENTATION IN A PREDOMINANTLY ...

US Open Gibson 75th Anniversary FILE - Sarah Palfrey Cook, left, chats with Althea Gibson, National Negro Women's Tennis Champion from Sumter, S.C., at the west side tennis club at Forest Hills, New ...