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On January 26, 2003, Serena Williams became the first African-American to win the Australian Open women's singles title, defeating her sister Venus in three sets, 7-6 (7-4), 3-6, 6-4. She also won the Grand Slam event in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2010.

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Vanessa Williams was the first African American to be crowned Miss America. She won in 1984.

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Althea Gibson was the first African American to win at Wimbledon. She paved the way for Venus and Serena Williams.

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