For Black tennis players, that energy has translated into ... by trying her hand at golf and becoming the first ...

Gibson was the first black athlete to play professional tennis. In 1956, she won the French Open, becoming the first African-American player to win a Grand Slam title. Gibson then won Wimbledon ...

All throughout February, black history is being celebrated. Tennis has been inspired and transformed by people of all races and backgrounds. Past players have paved the way for the success of ...

Never limiting himself to one title, Arthur Ashe was an author, activist, worldwide civil rights advocate, as well as a ...

Lendale Johnson is living her life with "no limits." Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. The United States' first Black and gay ...

American tennis prodigy Coco Gauff recently made headlines after a $100,000 donation to UNICEF to aid HBCU students playing tennis, a gesture that saw her receive commendation from many in the ...