Althea Gibson Memorial Tournament

Come out and join us for the 7th Annual Althea Gibson Memorial Tournament at Southern Boundaries Park. The two-day tournament will not only honor the legacy of tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson, the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, but it also serves as a reminder of our commitment to inclusiveness in the Durham tennis community.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Southern Boundaries Park

100 3rd Fork Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA

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Format: Women's and Men's Doubles

Play: 8-Game Pro Sets

Matches: Each team will play a minimum of 2 matches.  This will be a blind draw with a consolation bracket.

Levels: Women's 3.0, 3.5, 4.0

Men's 3.0, 3.5, 4.0

Registration Begins: July 13th

Registration Ends: October 10th

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Southern Boundaries Park

100 3rd Fork Rd, Durham, NC 27707, USA

Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0

Play: 8-Game Pro Sets

Matches: Each team will play a minimum of 2 matches.  This will be a blind draw with a consolation bracket. 

 

Cost: $40 per player

Portion of the proceeds will go towards assisting underserved youth in Durham County and supporting historically black colleges and universities.

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Registration is first come, first serve with limited spots in each division!

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Seeding criteria: The National Standings List will be used. If there is more information needed, WTN will be used to supplement.

For more information on registration, please email enocta.nc@gmail.com.