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Zina Lynna Garrison (born November 16, 1963) is an American former professional tennis player. Garrison was the runner-up in singles at the 1990 Wimbledon Championships, a three-time major mixed doubles champion, and an Olympic gold and bronze medalist from the women's doubles and singles events, respectively, at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Oct 26, 2022 · Zina Garrison, the last of seven children, came along a decade after the sixth. Growing up in Houston in the 1970s, she said, was sometimes a lonely experience. After she turned 10, Garrison found a family in MacGregor Park, the cultural core of the city’s Third Ward and Sunnyside communities.
Sep 3, 2022 · We asked Zina Garrison to write a reflection on her nearly lifelong relationship with Serena Williams, and she obliged.
Get the latest Player Stats on Zina Garrison including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website.
Dec 10, 2018 · When rains from Hurricane Harvey ravaged Houston, TX, in September 2017, Zina Garrison lost nearly everything. Her home completely flooded, she stayed with family until the water receded.
Zina Garrison upset Monica Seles and Steffi Graf to reach the 1990 Wimbledon finals, becoming the first African-American woman to reach a Grand Slam final since Althea Gibson in 1958.
Feb 26, 2018 · With 33 WTA titles, a Wimbledon final, two Fed Cup by BNP Paribas crowns and an Olympic gold medal, Zina Garrison has left a permanent mark on #USTennis. Sen...
Zina Garrison started playing tennis at age 10 and entered her first tournament at age 12. By age 14, she won the USTA Girls’ 18 National titles. In 1981, she captured the Junior Wimbledon and U.S. Open titles and the Junior World No.1 ranking.
The first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in Tennis, Zina Garrison has been a trailblazer for black women in all sports. She even coached Venus and Serena Williams on their way to winning their own gold medal in doubles at the Beijing Olympics.
In the vibrant city of Houston, where the spirit of sportsmanship thrives in every corner, the story of Zina Garrison stands as a testament to the transformative power of tennis. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Zina’s journey from the public courts of MacGregor Park to the pinnacle of international tennis is a source of inspiration for ...
