Zina Garrison became the first Black woman since Althea Gibson to reach a Wimbledon singles final in 1990 and added Olympic gold and bronze medals to her career achievements.
Tennis icon Venus Williams, the first Black woman since Althea Gibson to win Wimbledon, returns to the US Open singles at 45 with a wild-card entry.
Meta Description: Taylor Townsend makes history as the first mother to reach WTA World No. 1 in doubles. Learn how she overcame challenges to inspire athlete moms everywhere.
Naomi Osaka makes history as the first Black woman to win the Saint-Malo title, securing her first clay-court victory in a powerful comeback after motherhood and mental health struggles.
Former Southern University tennis teammates Lois Arterberry and Gabrielle Moore made Big Ten history as the first Black women head coaches to compete in a Division I women’s tennis match.
Gael Monfils, at 38, becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title, defeating Zizou Bergs at the ASB Classic. Learn about his inspiring victory and dedication to tennis.
South African wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane makes history at Wimbledon, winning her first doubles title while showing remarkable resilience through personal tragedy.
Coco Gauff makes history at the China Open, becoming the first American woman since Serena Williams to win the title in a stunning straight-sets victory over Karolina Muchova.