1957 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1957 Wimbledon Championships | |
| Champion | Althea Gibson |
| Runner-up | Darlene Hard |
| Score | 6–3, 6–2 |
| Draw | 96 (10 Q ) |
| Seeds | 8 |
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.