| Date: | 7–16 July |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Location: | Worple Road SW19, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom |
| Venue: | All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club |
| Surface: | Grass |
| Category: | Grand Slam |
| Champs: |  John Hartley |
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.
See main article: article and 1879 Wimbledon Championship – Singles. John Hartley defeated Frank Hadow, walkover
John Hartley defeated Vere St. Leger Goold, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 [3]
Vere St. Leger Goold defeated Cecil Parr, 4–6, 6–2, 5–6, 6–4, 6–4