Jun 25, 1979 CE
Tournament Begins
The 1979 Wimbledon Championships commenced at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, marking the 93rd edition of the prestigious grass-court tournament.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Jul 4, 1979 CE
Women's Semifinals
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova won their respective semifinal matches, setting up another chapter in their legendary rivalry for the Wimbledon final.
Jul 5, 1979 CE
Men's Semifinals
Björn Borg defeated John McEnroe in straight sets, while Roscoe Tanner upset Jimmy Connors to advance to the men's singles final.
Jul 6, 1979 CE
Navratilova Wins Women's Singles
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert in straight sets to claim her second Wimbledon women's singles title.
Jul 7, 1979 CE
Men's Doubles Final
The American pair of Peter Fleming and John McEnroe won the men's doubles title, defeating Brian Gottfried and Raúl Ramírez.
Jul 7, 1979 CE
Women's Doubles Final
Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova won the women's doubles title, defeating Betty Stöve and Wendy Turnbull in three sets.
Jul 7, 1979 CE
Borg Wins Men's Singles
Björn Borg defeated Roscoe Tanner in a five-set thriller to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon men's singles title.