1879 Wimbledon Championship
Tennis tournament
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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]
| 1879 Wimbledon Championship | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7â16 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 | |
Singles
Final
John Hartley defeated Frank Hadow, walkover
- This was Hartley's first major.
All Comers' Final
John Hartley defeated Vere St. Leger Goold, 6â2, 6â4, 6â2 [3]
Second place match
Vere St. Leger Goold defeated Cecil Parr, 4â6, 6â2, 5â6, 6â4, 6â4 [2]