If you ever go to the Family Circle Cup in Charleston they have a court name after her!
2007-07-06 11:38:39 · 3 answers · asked by Valente G 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
An outstanding athlete and one of the greatest women's tennis players ever. Called by some the "Jackie Robinson" of tennis, she was the first African-American player to participate on the world pro tour, won two U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles' titles and one French title, along with six Grand Slam doubles' titles.
2007-07-06 11:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miss Gibson was not only talented she was simply great. She was an extraordinary athlete and human being. The conditions of segration that she had to play under should have garnered her 10 wimbledons. Athletes like the Williams sisters, Chanda Rubin, Zina Garrison, have reaped the benefits of her struggle.
2007-07-06 11:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by mama5tex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She won a Wimbledon. Last I checked they didn't just hand them out.
2007-07-06 11:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋