1957 Wimbledon Championships
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The 1957 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 24 June until Saturday 6 July 1957. It was the 71st staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1957. Lew Hoad and Althea Gibson won the singles titles.
Champions
Seniors
Men's singles
Australia Lew Hoad defeated Australia Ashley Cooper, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
Women's singles
United States Althea Gibson defeated United States Darlene Hard, 6–3, 6–2
Men's doubles
United States Gardnar Mulloy / United States Budge Patty defeated Australia Neale Fraser / Australia Lew Hoad, 8–10, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles
United States Althea Gibson / United States Darlene Hard defeated Australia Mary Hawton / Australia Thelma Long, 6–1, 6–2
Mixed doubles
Australia Mervyn Rose / United States Darlene Hard defeated Australia Neale Fraser / United States Althea Gibson, 6–4, 7–5
Juniors
Boys' singles
United Kingdom Jimmy Tattersall defeated Brazil Ivo Ribeiro, 6–2, 6–1
Girls' singles
United States Mimi Arnold defeated Mexico Rosie Reyes, 8–6, 6–2
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| Preceded by1957 French Championships | Grand Slams | Succeeded by1957 U.S. National Championships |