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.

Seeds
🇺🇸 Althea Gibson (champion) 🇺🇸 Louise Brough (quarterfinals) 🇬🇧 Shirley Bloomer (fourth round) 🇺🇸 Dorothy Knode (semifinals) 🇺🇸 Darlene Hard (final) 🇦🇺 Thelma Long (first round) 🇬🇧 Angela Mortimer (third round) Věra Pužejová (third round)