1879 Wimbledon Championship
| 1879 Wimbledon Championship | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 7–16[1] |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Worple Road SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom |
| Venue | All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 John Hartley | |
The 1879 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 7 July until 16 July. It was the 3rd staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1879.[2] The entry for the 1879 all comers' tournament was 45, of whom 36 were newcomers.[2] The all comers' final was watched by 1100 spectators.[2]
Final
John Hartley defeated Frank Hadow, walkover.
- This was John Hartley's first Major.
All Comers' Final
John Hartley defeated Vere St. Leger Goold, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2.[3]
Second place match
Vere St. Leger Goold defeated C. F. Parr, 4–6, 6–2, 5–6, 6–4, 6–4.[2]
Doubles final (at Oxford)
L.R. Erskine / John Hartley defeated F. Durant / G.E. Tabor 4–6, 6–4, 6–5, 6–2, 3–6, 5–6, 7–5
References
- ^ 2010 Wimbledon Compendium, by Alan Little (The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London)
- ^ a b c d 100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977)
- ^ "Grand Slam Tournaments – Wimbledon" (PDF). usta.com. United States Tennis Association. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
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