The 1968 Wimbledon Championships was the first Wimbledon tournament held in the Open Era, allowing both amateur and professional players to compete. Rod Laver won the men's singles title, while Billie Jean King won the women's singles title.
The 1968 Wimbledon Championships began on June 24, 1968, marking the first time the tournament was open to both amateur and professional players.
The first match of the Open Era at Wimbledon was played on the opening day, with matches proceeding across all courts.
Billie Jean King defeated Judy Tegart in the women's singles final, winning 9–7, 7–5 to claim her third Wimbledon singles title.
The mixed doubles title was won by Ken Fletcher and Margaret Court, who defeated Alex Olmedo and Edda Buding.
Rosemary Casals and Billie Jean King won the women's doubles title, defeating Françoise Dürr and Ann Jones.
Rod Laver defeated Tony Roche in the men's singles final, winning 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 to claim his fourth Wimbledon singles title.
The men's doubles final saw Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan defeat Ken Rosewall and Fred Stolle in a close match.