In this Althea Gibson biography video, learn how on August 22, 1950, she became the first African American tennis player to compete in a United States national tennis competition. watch
On September 8, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American woman to win the U.S. singles championship. watch
On this day in 1950, officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) accept Althea Gibson into their annual championship at Forest Hills, New York. watch
