Before Althea Gibson could play -- much less win -- major tennis tournaments, another opponent had to be defeated. But Gibson had less control against this foe, which went by the name segregation.

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 ...

On Monday, Day 1 at the US Open and Women's Equality Day, a statue of Althea Gibson was unveiled ... black people can't play tennis." Gibson was a five-time Grand Slam champion (including two ...