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1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit

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1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit
DateOctober 3–9
Edition12th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
VenueCobo Hall & Arena
Champions
Singles
Romania Virginia Ruzici
Doubles
United States Kathy Jordan / United States Barbara Potter
← 1982 · Virginia Slims of Detroit

The 1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from October 3 through October 9, 1983.[1] Eighth-seeded Virginia Ruzici won the singles title and earned $28,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

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Singles

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Romania Virginia Ruzici defeated United States Kathy Jordan 4–6, 6–4, 6–2

  • It was Ruzici's 3rd title of the year and the 24th of her career.

Doubles

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United States Kathy Jordan / United States Barbara Potter defeated United States Rosie Casals / Australia Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–1

  • It was Jordan's 2nd title of the year and the 21st of her career. It was Potter's 3rd title of the year and the 15th of her career.

Prize money

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $28,000 $14,000 $7,000 $3,350 $1,675 $825

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 462, 479.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1984). World of Tennis 1984 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Willow Books. pp. 188–189. ISBN 0002181223.
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