US OPEN Thank You Althea - 75 Years 2026

Description

This archival video project for the US Open honors the legacy of tennis pioneer Althea Gibson, narrated by Venus Williams. The piece combines historical black-and-white photography and footage of Gibson playing tennis with modern colour clips of contemporary players. Archival scenes show Gibson on the court, holding trophies, and teaching young players, interwoven with collage-style transitions and tournament footage. The video traces the profound impact Gibson had on the sport, opening doors for future generations of athletes.