John Hartley defeated Vere St. Leger Goold 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 in the all comers' final to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1879 Wimbledon Championships. The reigning champion Frank Hadow did not defend his title.100 Years of Wimbledon by Lance Tingay, Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977

Draw

Finals

Earlier rounds

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

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