First African American tennis player to win Wimbledon?

Answer 1

On July 5, 1975, five days before his 32nd birthday, Arthur Ashe defeated defending Wimbledon singles champion Jimmy Connors in four sets -- 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.
On July 5, 1975, five days before his 32nd birthday, Arthur Ashe defeated defending Wimbledon singles champion Jimmy Connors in four sets -- 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.

Answer 2

Althea Gibson won the Wimbledon Women's singles final in 1957 and 1958 and the doubles title in 1956-58.

Answer 3

Althea Gibson in 1957 was the 1st woman and Arthur Ashe in 1975 was the 1st man.