The 1879 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom.

[1] It was the 3rd staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1879.

[2] The entry for the 1879 all comers' tournament was 45, of whom 36 were newcomers.

[2] The all comers' final was watched by 1100 spectators.

[2] John Hartley defeated Frank Hadow, walkover John Hartley defeated Vere St. Leger Goold, 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 [3] Vere St. Leger Goold defeated Cecil Parr, 4–6, 6–2, 5–6, 6–4, 6–4 [2]