The Match Book

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The Match Book
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Althea Gibson was Black, and Angela Buxton was Jewish. And in 1956, they faced prevailing racism in the UK and changed the face of professional tennis by winning the ladies’ doubles trophy at Wimbledon. Gibson went on to finally win the ladies singles title at Wimbledon in 1957, and also formed a lifelong friendship with Buxton.

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Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Isha Price, Caroline Currier
Production Companies:1Community, Access Entertainment, Four Daughters, Nine Two Six Productions
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