1957 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles
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. Shirley Fry was the reigning champion, but did not compete.
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1957 Wimbledon Championships | |
| Champion | Althea Gibson |
| Runner-up | Darlene Hard |
| Score | 6–3, 6–2 |
| Draw | 96 (10 Q ) |
| Seeds | 8 |
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