Date:16/08/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/08/16/stories/2007081656721800.htm

Sport - Tennis

Gibson to be honoured

NEW YORK: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Aretha Franklin, Carol Moseley Braun and other pioneering black women will come together on the U.S. Open’s opening night to celebrate the legacy of late tennis star Althea Gibson.

The U.S. Tennis Association is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Gibson’s historic title at the U.S. National championships.

Gibson will also be inducted into the U.S. Open Court of Champions, based on the result of an international media vote, during the August 27 ceremony. — AP