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1879 Wimbledon Championships

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
United Kingdom 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. It was the 3rd staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1879. The entry for the 1879 all comers' tournament was 45, of whom 36 were newcomers. The all comers' final was watched by 1100 spectators.

United Kingdom John Hartley defeated United Kingdom Frank Hadow, walkover

United Kingdom John Hartley defeated United Kingdom Vere St. Leger Goold, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2


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