Playing to win how Althea Gibson broke barriers and changed tennis forever

Growing up in Harlem, Althea Gibson was heading down the wrong path until she found her calling. She went on to become the first African American women to be ranked as the number one woman tennis player in the world.

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Main Author: Deans, Karen (Author)
Other Authors: Brown, Elbrite (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Holiday House, [2021]
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