First-seeded Margaret Smith defeated unseeded

Billie Jean Moffitt Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 major titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. King was a member of the victorious United States ...

in the final, 6–3, 6–4 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1963 Wimbledon Championships and completed the career grand slam in singles. Karen Susman did not defend her title as she was expecting her first child.

Seeds

Margaret Smith (champion) Lesley Turner ''(fourth round)'' Ann Jones ''(semifinals)''

Darlene Hard Darlene Ruth Hard (January 6, 1936 – December 2, 2021) was an American professional tennis player, known for her aggressive volleying ability and strong serves. She captured singles titles at the French Championships in 1960 and the U.S. Champ ...

''(semifinals)''

Jan Lehane Janice Patricia "Jan" Lehane O'Neill OAM (née Lehane; born 9 July 1941) is a former Australian female tennis player. She was the first leading female player with a double-handed backhand. She won the singles title at the Sydney International, ...

''(quarterfinals)'' Věra Suková ''(third round)''

Maria Bueno Maria Esther Andion Bueno (11 October 1939 – 8 June 2018) was a Brazilian professional tennis player. During her 11-year career in the 1950s and 1960s, she won 19 Grand Slam titles (seven in women's singles, 11 in women's doubles, and one in ...

''(quarterfinals)'' Renée Schuurman ''(quarterfinals)''

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Bottom half

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:1963 Wimbledon Championships - Women's Singles Women's Singles Wimbledon Championship by year – Women's singles

Wimbledon Championships The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877 and is pla ...