1879 Wimbledon Championship – Singles

Singles
1879 Wimbledon Championship
Champions John Hartley
Runners-up Vere St. Leger Goold
Score6–2, 6–4, 6–2
Draw45
Seeds

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.