1958 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles explained

See main article: 1958 U.S. National Championships (tennis).

Defending champion Althea Gibson defeated Darlene Hard in the final, 3–6, 6–1, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1958 U.S. National Championships.^[1]

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. Althea Gibson is the champion; others show in brackets the round in which they were eliminated.^[2]

1. Althea Gibson (champion)
2. Dorothy Knode (quarterfinals)
3. Ann Haydon (third round)
4. Maria Bueno (quarterfinals)
5. Janet Hopps (first round)
6. Sally Moore (quarterfinals)
7. Christine Truman (quarterfinals)
8. Beverly Baker Fleitz (semifinals)

Draw

Key

• Q = Qualifier
• WC = Wild card
• LL = Lucky loser
• r = Retired

Final eight

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York City]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 471.
2. News: Aussie Tennismen Head Seedings for National Singles. The Terre Haute Star. AP. August 27, 1958. 12. subscription .