1957 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles

Althea Gibson defeated Darlene Hard in the final, 6–3, 6–2 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1957 Wimbledon Championships. Gibson was the first African American player to win a Wimbledon singles title. She did not lose a set during the tournament. Shirley Fry was the reigning champion, but did not compete.

Seeds

Althea Gibson (champion) Louise Brough (quarterfinals) Shirley Bloomer (fourth round) Dorothy Knode (semifinals) Darlene Hard (final) Thelma Long (first round) Angela Mortimer (third round) Věra Pužejová (third round)

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Bottom half

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

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