Althea Gibson - Trivia, Family, Bio

Late tennis star who became the first African American woman to win Wimbledon in 1957. She graduated from Floria A&M University in 1953. She won seven total Grand Slam Titles, including four Doubles championships.

Late tennis star who became the first African American woman to win Wimbledon in 1957.

Before Fame

She graduated from Floria A&M University in 1953.

Trivia

She won seven total Grand Slam Titles, including four Doubles championships.

Family Life

She got married to Sydney Llewellyn in 1983, after ending an 11-year marriage with William Darben in 1976.

Associated With

She paved the way for future African American tennis stars like Venus Williams.

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