"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 ...

Althea Gibson’s legacy is unmistakable at the 2025 US Open. On Wednesday, August 27, the tribute to the late professional tennis star crescendoed with a stirring performance by Florida A&M ...

We were standing near the sculpture of Althea Gibson at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center last Sunday when an African American woman stopped. ”It’s hard not to break into tears standing ...

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 ...

The US Open will celebrate Althea Gibson at the 2025 tournament, centering the trailblazing champion and commemorating 75 years since she broke the color barrier in professional tennis. US Open ...

When tennis legend Venus Williams stepped onto Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie King Tennis Center for her first-round matchup at the 2025 US Open, her white polo and matching pleated skirt was ...