1957 Wimbledon Championships
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Men's Singles
Lew HoadLew Hoad
Lewis Alan Hoad was a champion tennis player....
defeated
Ashley Cooper 6-2 6-1 6-2Women's Singles
Althea GibsonAlthea Gibson
Althea Gibson was a World No. 1 American sportswoman who became the first African-American woman to be a competitor on the world tennis tour and the first to win a Grand Slam title in 1956. She is sometimes referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of tennis" for breaking the color barrier...
defeated
Darlene HardDarlene Hard
Darlene Hard is an American former amateur tennis player. Known for her volleying ability and strong serves, she captured singles titles at the French Championships in 1960 and the U.S...
6-3, 6-2