The 1979 Wimbledon Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 25 June until 7 July. It was the 93rd staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1979. Wimbledon 1979: June 25 – July 7, 1979 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Men's singles: Björn Borg — 8th major title. Women's singles: Martina Navratilova — 2nd major title. Wiki link