Jun 26, 1978 CE
Tournament Begins
The 92nd Wimbledon Championships commence at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, featuring the world's top tennis players competing on grass courts.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Jun 26, 1978 CE
Defending Champions Begin Campaigns
Björn Borg begins his quest for a third consecutive Wimbledon men's singles title, while Virginia Wade returns as the defending women's champion after her memorable 1977 victory during the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
Jul 5, 1978 CE
Women's Semifinals
Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert advance to the women's singles final, setting up a clash between two of the game's greatest rivals.
Jul 6, 1978 CE
Men's Semifinals
Björn Borg and Jimmy Connors advance to the men's singles final, setting up a rematch of the 1977 Wimbledon final between the two tennis greats.
Jul 7, 1978 CE
Women's Final
Martina Navratilova defeats Chris Evert 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 to win her first Wimbledon women's singles title, marking a significant milestone in the Navratilova-Evert rivalry and the beginning of Navratilova's Wimbledon legacy.
Jul 8, 1978 CE
Tournament Concludes
The 1978 Wimbledon Championships conclude with Björn Borg establishing his grass-court dominance with a third consecutive title and Martina Navratilova winning her first Wimbledon singles title, marking a significant year in tennis history.
Jul 8, 1978 CE
Men's Final
Björn Borg defeats Jimmy Connors 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets to win his third consecutive Wimbledon men's singles title, becoming the first man since Fred Perry (1934-1936) to achieve three consecutive Wimbledon championships.