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Who was the first black person to play in the wimbledom tennis tournament?
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∙ 2011-02-27 22:41:01
Athea Gibson
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∙ 2011-02-27 22:41:01
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How did Althea Gibson become famous?
she was the first black woman to win a tennis tournament
Was Arthur Ashe the first black person on tennis?
No he was not the first black men to play tennis. Though he was the first black man to win the Us open tennis. But I will try to find the first black man to play tennis.
Who was the first black person to play in and win Wimbledon and the US national tennis championship?
The first black person to win both the US national tennis championship and Wimbledon was Althea Gibson in 1957 and 1958.
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First black tennis player?
Arthur Ashe is the first black tennis player.
Who is the 1st black female tennis player?
the first black tennis player was Althea Gibson.
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Arthur Ashe - he was a tennis champion of some years ago.
Who was the first black tennis player to win a tennis Grand Slam event?
Althea Gibson was the first black tennis player to win a Grand Slam title (1956). Arthur Ashe was the first MALE black tennis player to win a Grand Slam title (1968).
What color socks should you wear with black tennis shoes?
black
Who is the first black to play in the Masters Tournament?
Lee Elder
Name played tennis the black females who plays tennis?
Serena Williams and Venus Williams
Is there a black tennis star coming up that will dominate tennis?
There might be, there might not. Most people don't notice now if someone is black or white.
