1879 Wimbledon Championship
Tennis tournament
1879 Wimbledon Championship | ||||
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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
Preceded by 1878 Wimbledon Championships | Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1880 Wimbledon Championships |
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