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. It was her first major singles title, becoming the first Brazilian to win a singles major. Althea Gibson was the reigning champion, but was ineligible to compete after turning professional.
Seeds
Christine Truman (fourth round) Angela Mortimer (quarterfinals) Beverly Fleitz (fourth round) Darlene Hard (final) Sandra Reynolds (semifinals) Maria Bueno (champion) Sally Moore (semifinals) Ann Haydon (quarterfinals)
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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