1966 Wimbledon Championships


The 1966 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 20 June until Saturday 2 July 1966. It was the 80th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1966. Manuel Santana and Billie Jean King won the singles titles.

Champions

Seniors

Men's Singles

defeated Dennis Ralston, 6–4, 11–9, 6–4

Women's Singles

defeated Maria Bueno, 6–3, 3–6, 6–1

Men's Doubles

/ John Newcombe defeated Bill Bowrey / Owen Davidson, 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3

Women's Doubles

/ Nancy Richey defeated Margaret Smith / Judy Tegart, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4

Mixed Doubles

/ Margaret Smith defeated Dennis Ralston / Billie Jean King, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3

Juniors

Boys' Singles

defeated Brian Fairlie, 6–3, 11–9

Girls' Singles

Birgitta Lindström defeated Judy Congdon, 7–5, 6–3