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AI-created ivory mannequin portrait of Althea Gibson, based on a reference photograph.
AI mannequin portrait · Reference photograph: Fred Palumbo / New York World-Telegram and Sun · Library of Congress; restored by Adam Cuerden ↗ · Public domain — New York World-Telegram and Sun collection

Althea Gibson

Gibson won five major singles titles, including back-to-back Wimbledon and US national championships in 1957 and 1958.

Nationality
United States
Lifespan
1927–2003Died aged 76
Plays
Right-handed
Grand Slam singles titles
5
Highest singles ranking
No. 1 1957–1958
Singles titles
74
Career singles won / lost
Not documented
Career prize money (USD)
Not documented

Historical world ranking, before the WTA computer rankings began in 1975.

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