On this date in 1957, Althea Gibson made history by becoming the first African American to win a Wimbledon singles title. She defeated Darlene Hard in the finals, securing a 6-3, 6-2 victory. This win was a monumental achievement, not only in tennis but also in breaking racial barriers in sports.
Gibson’s success at Wimbledon helped pave the way for future African American athletes in tennis and beyond, marking her as a trailblazer. She went on to win another Wimbledon title in 1958 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971.
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