Gibson: color her great

Article Abstract:

Althea Gibson's triumph in the 1957 Wimbledon Championship was not only of athletic significance, but of a racial sense, as well. The victory actually narrowed the racial difference between the Blacks and Whites, not only in tennis, but also in the entire sports industry.

Analysis, Personalities, Tennis, Discrimination in sports, Sports discrimination, Gibson, Althea

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Grunge

Article Abstract:

Tennis player Natasha Zvereva is Gigi Fernandez' partner in the world's best women's doubles team. A 'hippie' by heart and known for her rebel attitude, Zvereva goes to games or practice dressed in weird clothes and prefers to train without a coach.

Zvereva, Natasha

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Working women

Article Abstract:

A profile on four of the 50 top women tennis players in world was presented. While the women cannot hope to reach the top rankings, they still continue to play because of their love for the game and the steady income it provides.

Grossman, Ann, Helgeson Nielsen, Ginger, Harvey-Wild, Linda, Werdel, Marianne

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