1940 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1940 U.S. National Championships | |
| Champion | Alice Marble |
| Runner-up | Helen Jacobs |
| Score | 6–2, 6–3 |
| Draw | 55 |
| Seeds | 7 |
First-seeded Alice Marble defeated second-seeded Helen Jacobs 6–2, 6–3 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1940 U.S. National Championships. The tournament was played on outdoor grass courts and held from September 2, through September 7, 1940 at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. Marble won the tournament without losing a set.
The draw consisted of 55 players of which seven were seeded.