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US Open · WinnipegNEW YORK (AP) — Images of Althea Gibson are everywhere at the U.S. Open, 75 years since she became the first Black player at a major tennis tournament. The American Grand Slam event’s logo is multilayered artwork of her face in profile. Clips of Gibson flash across screens inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. A tribute narrated by Venus Williams is part of the soundtrack during breaks. “The most important part is that we are celebrating it and recognizin…See the Story
US Open Honors Althea Gibson for Breaking the Color Barrier in Tennis 75 Years Ago
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Venus Williams · New YorkVenus Williams reflected on losing her Aug. 25 match against Karolína Muchová at the 2025 U.S. Open, which marked her first appearance at the tournament since 2023.See the Story
Venus Williams Speaks Out After Defeat by Karolína Muchová in US Open
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