| Score: | 6–4, 6–3 |
| Draw: | 96 (10) |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Before Name: | Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles |
| After Name: | Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles |
| Type: | grand slam |
See main article: 1959 Wimbledon Championships.
Sixth-seeded Maria Bueno defeated Darlene Hard in the final, 6–4, 6–3 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1959 Wimbledon Championships.[1] Althea Gibson was the reigning champion, but was ineligible to compete after turning professional.[2]
See also: 1 and 8. 
Christine Truman (fourth round)
See also: 2 and 1. Angela Mortimer (quarterfinals)
See also: 3 and 6. 
Beverly Fleitz (fourth round)
See also: 4 and 3. Darlene Hard (final)
See also: 5 and 2. Sandra Reynolds (semifinals)
See also: 6 and 5. 
Maria Bueno (champion)
See also: 7 and 7. Sally Moore (semifinals)
See also: 8 and 4. Ann Haydon (quarterfinals)