Althea Gibson becomes the first Black champion at Wimbledon.
At a Glance
- Date
- 6 July 1957
- Location
- London, England
- Key people
- Althea Gibson
- Category
- Sports
- Source
- All England Club records (1957) · Britannica
What It Meant Then
She integrated the highest levels of international tennis under Jim Crow.
What It Means Now
Gibson opened the door for generations of Black tennis players.
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