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Althea Gibson is one of the most popular and richest Tennis Player who was born on August 25, 1927 in South Carolina, United States. Tennis legend who was the first African American woman winner of Wimbledon in 1957.
She opened the door for future African American tennis stars, like She paved the way for future African American tennis stars like Venus Williams..
After an 11-year marriage to William Darben, she was finally married to Sydney Llewellyn.
Name | Althea Gibson |
First Name | Althea |
Last Name | Gibson |
Occupation | Tennis Player |
Birthday | August 25 |
Birth Year | 1927 |
Place of Birth | |
Home Town | South Carolina |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Full/Birth Name | |
Father | Not Available |
Mother | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Sydney Llewellyn , Will Darben |
Children(s) | Not Available |
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Althea Gibson is one of the richest Tennis Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Althea Gibson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Floria A&M University awarded her a degree in 1953.
She won seven Grand Slam Titles total, including four Doubles titles.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Tennis Player |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Althea Gibson height 5 ft 11 in Althea weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
According to our records, Althea Gibson married to Sydney Llewellyn , Will Darben . As of December 1, 2023, Althea Gibson’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Althea Gibson. You may help us to build the dating records for Althea Gibson!Althea Ranked on the list of most popular Tennis Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Althea Gibson celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.
In recent years, the former champion became ill and suffered two cerebral aneurysms and a stroke. Her finances also declined, and Gibson isolated herself as she struggled on Social Security, not wanting anyone to see her condition.
On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe defeats the heavily favored Jimmy Connors to become the first Black man ever to win Wimbledon, the most coveted championship in tennis. Arthur Ashe began playing tennis as a boy in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
Althea Gibson, recognized as the world’s best women’s tennis player of the time, was finally achieving her personal goals as an ambitious player. At the same time, she also broke down barriers around the world, becoming the first player of color to win the singles title at Wimbledon.
Six years later, Gibson became the first black player to win singles title at the French Open. She also won the doubles title that year. Then in 1957, at age 30, she won Wimbledon.
Wimbledon Winners: Women The player with the most titles is Martina Navratilova with nine (1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990). See also the Men’s singles winners list.
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