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On this day in history, tennis icon Althea Gibson made her mark by winning the women’s singles title at Wimbledon, becoming the first African American to achieve this honour. This historic victory occurred on July 6, 1957, where Gibson faced off against her doubles partner, Darlene Hard, and triumphantly secured the championship with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Remarkably, Gibson navigated the entire tournament without losing a single set, showcasing her exceptional skill and dominance in the sport.