Minor becomes first African American women's NCAA champ

When Brienne Minor saw her opponent's ball go long in the NCAA singles championship, she had no idea she just became the first black woman to win the title. She also became the first black person to take the championship since Arthur Ashe in 1965.

The sophomore is excited about being an inspiration to other African-Americans, especially in tennis.

“I didn’t even realize it until my sister said something to me a couple days later,” said Minor, speaking to the Washington Post. “It’s such an honor, and I hope I can be a good role model for other African American tennis players, because there’s not a lot in this game.”

Because of her outstanding success, Minor was recently named the University of Michigan 2016-2017 Athlete of the Year. Thankfully, her tennis story isn't ending in college.

After graduating, the Illinois native is planning on going pro. She will likely receive a wildcard into the main draw of the US Open, which the USTA normally gives to college champions.

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