Tennis star Gibson Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Tennis star Gibson" corresponds to the answer ALTHEA. Here's why this clue relates to the answer:

1. Althea Gibson was an accomplished African American tennis player.
2. She broke the color barrier in tennis by becoming the first Black player to compete at the U.S. National Championships in 1950.
3. Gibson was a pioneer in the sport and went on to win numerous titles, including Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals.
4. Her contributions to tennis and her impact on civil rights make her a significant figure in sports history.

Therefore, the answer "ALTHEA" properly aligns with the clue "Tennis star Gibson" due to the historical significance and achievements of Althea Gibson in the world of tennis.

Definition of "ALTHEA"

Any plant of, or formerly of, the Eurasian genus Althaea (family Malvaceae), comprising herbaceous perennial plants which include the marsh mallow, A. officinalis, the hollyhock, Alcea rosea, and (more fully "shrub althea") the widely cultivated hibiscus Hibiscus syriacus. Also (in form Althaea): the genus itself.

 The Crossword clue "Tennis star Gibson" published 20 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily American	30 October 2024	ALTHEA
L.A. Times Daily	22 January 2015	ALTHEA
USA Today	1 November 2014	ALTHEA
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	6 June 2013	ALTHEA
Thinks.com	30 May 2011	ALTHEA
L.A. Times Sunday	26 November 2006	ALTHEA