[cyborg]

"No one would say anything to me because of the way I carried myself," Gibson said. "Tennis was a game for ladies and gentleman, and I conducted myself in that manner."

*** Classy... wish this attitude would experience a renaissance in tennis.

Her finances also declined, and Gibson isolated herself as she struggled on Social Security, not wanting anyone to see her condition.

*** Not only was she classy but humble, not wanting a handout. Wish more people would take this kind of attitude with defines the American spirit.

Letters with cash and checks also began to pour in, including one with two $100 bills from Mariann de Swardt, a ranked South African tennis player.

*** South African tennis players get paid nothing. This would be a kingly sum in the RSA rand. Amazing how good people get lost/pushed aside for worthless causes. This is like Rosa Parks who lived in a little shack of an apartment.

Wish some of the sports personalities would exhibit such character.

[Principled]

Classy... wish this attitude would experience a renaissance in tennis

I wish so as well. I'm involved with a local high school tennis team. It can be appauling the behaviour one sees.