1982 U.S. Women's Indoor Championships

The 1982 U.S. Women's Indoor Championships was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the Category 4 tier of the Toyota Series which was incorporated into the 1982 WTA Tour. It was the 73rd edition of the tournament and was held from September 27 through October 3, 1982. Fourth-seeded Barbara Potter won the singles title and collect $22,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3][4]

1982 U.S. Women's Indoor Championships
DateSeptember 27 – October 3
Edition73rd
CategoryToyota Series (Category 4)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, U.S.
VenueSpectrum
Champions
Singles
United States Barbara Potter
Doubles
United States Rosie Casals / Australia Wendy Turnbull
← 1981 · U.S. Women's Indoor Championships · 1983 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Barbara Potter defeated   Pam Shriver 6–4, 6–2

  • It was Potter's 2nd singles title of the year and the 3rd of her career.

Doubles

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  Rosie Casals /   Wendy Turnbull defeated   Barbara Potter /   Sharon Walsh 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–4

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Steve Goldstein (October 4, 1982). "Potter's power subdues Shriver for U.S. Women's Indoor crown". The Philadelphia Inquirer. pp. 1D, 5D – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Potter claims Indoor title". Hartford Courant. October 4, 182. p. D2 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1983). Slazengers World of Tennis 1983  : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 129–130, 141–143. ISBN 0356093832.
  4. ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 427, 444–445.
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