1879 Wimbledon Championship

1879 Wimbledon Championship
Date	7–16 July
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
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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.^[1] 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]

Gentlemen's singles

Final

John Hartley defeated Frank Hadow, walkover

• This was 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 Cecil Parr, 4–6, 6–2, 5–6, 6–4, 6–4 ^[2]

References

External links

• Official Wimbledon Championships website