The 2025 US Open is honoring Althea Gibson, one of the most influential figures in tennis history, marking 75 years since she broke the sport’s color barrier. Gibson, a Florida A&M (FAMU) University alumna and the first Black player to win a Grand Slam title, is being celebrated throughout the tournament with events that highlight her legacy and the ongoing impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in tennis.