The shortest Wimbledon match for men's singles lasted only 37 minutes. It was when William Renshaw defeated John Hartley in straight sets (6–0, 6–1, 6–1) during the final of Wimbledon 1881.

The shortest Wimbledon match for women's singles lasted only 23 minutes. It was when Suzanne Lenglen defeated Molla Mallor in straight sets (6–2, 6–0) during the final of Wimbledon 1992.