This chapter discusses the journey and milestones of Althea Gibson, the first African American to win at the US Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open. It explores her groundbreaking achievements in professional sports and her impact on racial integration. The chapter also touches upon her financial struggles and the process of writing a comprehensive biography about her life.
Katrina Adams, former USTA CEO, talks about growing the sport of tennis in the US and equal pay for female athletes. Ashley Brown, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses her book Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson.
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