1959 Wimbledon Championships
| 1959 Wimbledon Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 22 June – 3 July |
| Edition | 73rd |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location |
Church Road SW19, Wimbledon London, United Kingdom |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Alex Olmedo[1] | |
| Women's Singles | |
 Maria Bueno[2] | |
| Men's Doubles | |
 Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser[3] | |
| Women's Doubles | |
|
Jeanne Arth / Darlene Hard[4] | |
| Mixed Doubles | |
 Darlene Hard / Rod Laver[5] | |
| Boys' Singles | |
 Toomas Leius[6] | |
| Girls' Singles | |
 Joan Cross[7] | |
The 1959 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 22 June until 3 July. It was the 73rd staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1959.
Champions
Men's Singles
Main article: 1959 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles
Alex Olmedo defeated Rod Laver, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4.[1]
Women's Singles
Main article: 1959 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles
Maria Bueno defeated Darlene Hard, 6–4, 6–3.[2]
Men's Doubles
Roy Emerson / Neale Fraser defeated Rod Laver / Bob Mark, 8–6, 6–3, 14–16, 9–7.[3]
Women's Doubles
Jeanne Arth / Darlene Hard defeated Beverly Baker Fleitz / 
Christine Truman, 2–6, 6–2, 6–3.[4]
Mixed Doubles
Darlene Hard / Rod Laver defeated Maria Bueno / Neale Fraser, 6–4, 6–3.[5]
Boys' Singles
Girls' Singles
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References
- 1 2 "Alex Reigns As King. Olmedo Wins Wimbledon Title.". Leader-Post (Wimbledon, London, England). 4 July 1959.
- 1 2 "Maria Bueno Of Brazil Wins Wimbledon Title.". Milwaukee Journal (Wimbledon, London, England). 5 July 1959.
- 1 2 "Men's Doubles Finals 1884–2008". wimbledon.org.
- 1 2 "Ladies' Doubles Finals 1913–2008". wimbledon.org.
- 1 2 "Mixed Doubles Finals 1913–2008". wimbledon.org.
- 1 2 "Wimbledon – Boys' Singles". ITFTennis.com.
- 1 2 "Wimbledon – Girls' Singles". ITFTennis.com.
External links
| Preceded by 1959 French Championships |
Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1959 U.S. National Championships |
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