Althea Gibson won two U.S. National Championships, now known as the US Open. She was a finalist one additional time, on top of her French Championship title, two Wimbledon titles, and an Australian Championships title.
On Monday, to kick off the 2019 US Open, the Althea Gibson sculpture garden was dedicated to honor the remarkable woman. Don't miss former New York City mayor David N. Dinkus' article to remember her, as well as a timeline of her accomplishments, before checking out the photos of the unveiling ceremony.
Billie Jean King at the unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
Eric Goulder, sculptor, at the unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
Katrina Adams, Immediate Past President of the USTA, speaks to the crowd at the unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
Gladys Knight with Katrina Adams, Immediate Past President of the USTA, at the unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
Angela Buxton, Championship doubles partner of Althea Gibson at the unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
Gordon Smith, Executive Director and CEO, USTA, Sloane Stephens, and Stacy Allaster, Chief Executive Professional Tennis USTA at the unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
Leslie Allen, former tennis player, at the unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
The unveiling of the Althea Gibson sculpture at the 2019 US Open.
