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Who was the first African American to win a Grand Slam title?

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Althea Gibson was the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. She won the French Championships in 1956, and then went on to win Wimbledon and the US Nationals in both 1957 and 1958. Gibson helped break the color barrier in tennis and paved the way for future generations of African American players.
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Althea Gibson was the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. She won the French Open in 1956 and Wimbledon in 1957 and 1958. Gibson was also a trailblazer in breaking down racial barriers in tennis.
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The first African American to win a Grand Slam title was Althea Gibson. She won the French Championships in 1956, which is now known as the French Open.
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